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Summary This notice is issued under direct-hire authority in response to the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 07/09/2024, whichever comes first. Responsibilities Serves as the Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Officer responsible for managing the Team workload who provide OTA management support to NIST and other Department of Commerce Bureaus, including but not limited to programs funded by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Executes Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) on behalf of the Government and ensure that agreements are compliant with federal, programmatic and award requirements. Oversee the pre-award, post-award, and closeout monitoring of OTAs, draft and formulate terms and conditions including award restrictions. Provide guidance to OTA Specialists and program officials on matters related to OTA administration and developing advice and guidance for the resolution of OTA issues. Develop policies and procedures, strategic planning, process improvements, maintain effective and efficient workload management and productivity, manage, and utilize staff resources to efficiently and effectively accomplish the NIST mission, actively involved in the planning, development, and execution of formal and informal projects. Represent as the expert during negotiations which can be complex and have high priority and visibility within NIST. Lead organizational development and workforce initiatives, supports resource allocations, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level (ZA-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience managing federal acquisition and/or financial assistance (grants, cooperative agreements, and/or other transaction authority) awards; experience providing advice to senior staff regarding the need for, or implementation of new and modified policy and procedures; and experience leading and coordinating projects and/or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. 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). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out 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 in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. 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. 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 such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs