- Position Title
- Program Analyst
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Announcement Number
- CHIPS-202-24-12354807-AS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 18, 2024 to Monday, March 25, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you eligible for derived preference or military spouse preference for a PCS move?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from the Department of Commerce? For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from a position in a Federal agency OTHER THAN the Department of Commerce?
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
5.
Are you a current Federal or former employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
6.
Are you a United States citizen?
7.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
8.
Are you applying for eligibility based on the Schedule A hiring authority for the employment of persons with severe physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities?
Learn more about Schedule A.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
Learn more about Schedule A.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
9.
Are you a veteran eligible for an appointment under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site that verify your current employment with the Department of Commerce.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site that verify your current employment with the Department of Commerce.
10.
Are you a veteran eligible to be hired under the Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
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Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period?
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I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within NIST.
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Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
- * Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and
- * Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
5.
How did you learn about this position?
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If you heard about this vacancy through a Conference or Job Fair, please indicate which event by selecting from the list below.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) or equivalent grade level as described in the vacancy announcement? The experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop and negotiate the terms and conditions of Other Transaction Agreements, grants, and loans
3.
Manage the preparation and approval process for award documents, such as cooperative agreements and grant award notices
4.
Analyze the performance of loans and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and recommend corrective actions as needed
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Conduct compliance assessments on OTAs, grants, and loans to identify and mitigate risks related to operational effectiveness, efficiency, and regulatory requirements
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Provide guidance to recipients and stakeholders on the interpretation and application of laws and regulations related to the use of CHIPS Act funds
7.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for ensuring CHIPS Act-funded projects align with Notice of Funding Opportunities and federal regulations
8.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses on proposed budgets in grant applications and contract proposals to ensure that costs are justified, reasonable, and align with program objectives
9.
Evaluate the potential impact of proposed policies, such as new 0MB circulars or agency-specific guidelines, on the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of CHIPS Act programs
10.
Analyze semiconductor industry market trends, economic indicators, and geopolitical factors to identify potential risks and opportunities for CHIPS Act programs and recommend strategies for mitigation and adaptation
11.
Evaluate the overall performance of recipients based on a comprehensive review of quarterly and annual performance reports, financial status reports, and other relevant data sources
12.
Implement internal controls and risk management to ensure the integrity, accountability, and transparency of CHIPS Act grant and loan programs
13.
Conduct root cause analyses on recipient requests for modifications to 3 CHIPS Act agreements and recommends appropriate courses of action to resolve issues and maintain program effectiveness