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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Salary: $119,554.00 - $179,700.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full-time - Permanent
Phone: 301-975-3020

JOB SUMMARY:

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This position is perfect for you if you are ready for a challenge and are committed to making significant improvements in the operations of one of the world's premier research and science organizations. NIST is located on a beautiful campus in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, MD.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays a vital role in supporting technical innovation -- critical to the future economic security of our Nation. NIST accomplishes its mission through a broad interdisciplinary approach leveraging its physical sciences and engineering expertise. Its broad scope and technical expertise is matched by few other laboratories in the world. NIST is organized around scientific and engineering disciplines and encourages research programs that leverage the full talent and expertise across the organization. NIST programs are at the scientific forefront nationally and internationally, and they provide an important contribution in support of industry, academia, and other government entities. NIST is a dynamic and complex organization undertaking research and scientific endeavors in a multidisciplinary, diverse culture. NIST's human resources are also diverse with over 2,800 full-time employees and over 1,500 foreign and domestic guest researchers, contractors, and other associates. The primary facilities are located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Boulder, Colorado.

   

The incumbent of this position serves as the Director for Acquisition and Grants Management (DAGM) for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NIST. The DAGM assists the CFO by managing the acquisition and grant management functions of the Bureau and its external customers. The incumbent is a technical expert on federal acquisition and grant management matters. He/she is responsible for establishment of policies to govern the development, management, administration, and coordination of NIST's strategic acquisition and grants management functions.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U.S Citizenship is required.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Designated or random drug testing may be required.

Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days.

Mobility agreements are required for members of the SES.

Minimum education requirement.