Location Based Services Lead

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Department of Commerce

📍 Boulder, Colorado 💰 $118675 – $182316/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department: Department of Commerce
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Salary: $118675 – $182316/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-21
Application Deadline: 2026-10-05

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Job Summary

NIST is seeking a Location-Based Services Lead to direct advanced research and development involving indoor Location-Based Services (LBS) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies for public safety communications. The position leads research supporting indoor mapping, positioning, tracking, and navigation for first responders.

This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will: - Independently, and in coordination with a research team, conduct and lead research into indoor mapping, tracking, and navigation for the benefit of first responders. - Manage the design and implementation of lab-based solutions and develop technical requirements to evaluate Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies.

- Conduct advanced research to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to navigation, localization, and location-based technologies. - Collaborate with adjacent research teams in cross-cutting efforts spanning the technical areas of mission critical services, user experience, artificial intelligence, and uncrewed aircraft systems.

- Develop technical findings, recommendations, and other deliverables that contribute to program planning, standards development, and advancements in technologies supporting the first responder community.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. 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.

Contact

lauren.beyer@nist.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $118675 – $182316/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.