The NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships and Outreach Division, seeks a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist to manage select manufacturing workforce products and interagency engagement opportunities. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
In this role, you will serve as a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist with the primary responsiblilites: Manages and enhances manufacturing workforce products by developing platforms and training programs to engage the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers. Provides technical expertise in the Manufacturing USA technology areas to ensure educational value and accuracy.
Analyzes the advanced manufacturing landscape and conducts assessments of federal and external activities, focusing on emerging technologies and workforce capabilities. Identifies partnership opportunities and manages collaborations that align with NIST and Manufacturing USA priorities.
Manages the Interagency Working Team, coordinates related interagency activities, builds relationships with federal partners, and connects the Manufacturing USA network to relevant programs and strategic goals. Oversees production of the Manufacturing USA Annual Report, analyzing advanced manufacturing accomplishments and trends, and collaborates with an interagency metrics team to evaluate and report on impacts and performance data.
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.
This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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