Business Operations Program Manager

National Institute of Standards and Technology • Gaithersburg, MD • 1h ago

Summary NIST is seeking a Business Operations Program Manager responsible for implementing the administrative and business operations program supporting the Emerging Technologies Acceleration Program (ETAP). This role involves providing strategic leadership and an operational framework to drive complex Quantum and Artificial Intelligence scientific accelerator programs. Responsibilities In this position, you will: Integrate business operations across ETAP and associated technology programs by aligning administrative, financial, and acquisition activities to ensure consistent execution of program objectives. Analyze program operations and resource utilization to identify inefficiencies, evaluate performance trends, and recommend adjustments to improve execution of scientific initiatives Execute acquisition processes by managing agreement workflows, monitoring milestones, and maintaining alignment between program requirements and acquisition actions. Coordinate cross-functional program activities with scientific, acquisition, and financial stakeholders to ensure integration of business processes with technical program requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-3 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience applying business operations principles to coordinate administrative, financial, and acquisition activities within a scientific organization. Experience with the integration of financial management, acquisitions, and grant administration for budget and fiscal management. Experience collecting and reviewing program or financial data to support reporting, track performance, and maintain operational systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations A probationary period may be required. This position requires filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.

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