NIST is seeking highly motivated Administrative Officers to support critical scientific, technical, and operational programs through strategic coordination of administrative and business operations. These positions play a key role in ensuring effective financial management, workforce support, acquisitions, travel, and organizational operations that enable mission success, informed decision-making, and efficient execution of program objectives across the organization.
In this position, you will: - Coordinate and manage administrative and operational activities in support of organizational programs, priorities, and mission objectives. - Administer and monitor budget and financial activities, including tracking expenditures, analyzing funding usage, and supporting budget planning and execution.
- Advise managers and staff on administrative policies, procedures, and organizational processes related to acquisitions, travel, human resources, financial management, and other operational activities. - Prepare and coordinate acquisition requests, interagency agreements, travel actions, and other administrative transactions in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
- Analyze administrative processes, identify operational issues, and develop recommendations or solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Utilize automated systems, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to track, analyze, and communicate organizational and financial information. - Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational operations, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of administrative activities.
- Independently manage multiple priorities and provide responsive administrative support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S.
to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $68819 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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