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Supervisory Executive Management Specialist
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
Location
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-14 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves acting as a top administrative advisor to the directors of a key engineering lab at NIST, helping guide big-picture strategies for national programs on safety, earthquakes, and windstorms to boost U.S.
innovation and security. The person in this job manages budgets, plans resources, and spots ways to make operations more efficient and effective.
It's ideal for experienced managers who excel at strategic thinking, financial oversight, and advising leaders on high-stakes projects.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including advising on budget and financial issues
- Providing authoritative advice on development and implementation phases of projects
- Conducting detailed analyses of complex work processes and recommending improvements for efficiency
- Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, and aligning objectives with organizational goals
- Knowledge of managing financial health, spending plans, and acquisition forecasts
- Ability to anticipate trends, identify operational gaps, and integrate new initiatives
- Supervisory or advisory experience in a high-impact, mission-driven environment
Full Job Description
The Engineering Laboratory (EL) promotes U.S.
innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology for engineered systems in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
As the Executive Officer and senior administrative advisor to the Operating Unit (OU) Director and Deputy Director, the incumbent provides expert strategic counsel to enable high-visibility mission requirements with national impact.
Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 (ZA-IV at NIST).
Specialized experience is described as experience serving as a management advisor for day-to-day budget and financial issues; providing authoritative advice to management on critical development and implementation phases; and conducting detailed analyses of complex work processes and making recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of work operations.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 Major Duties:
As the Executive Officer and senior administrative advisor to the Operating Unit (OU) Director and Deputy Director, the incumbent: Provides expert strategic counsel to enable high-visibility mission requirements with national impact, such as the National Construction Safety Team (NCST), National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program, and the National Windstorm Impact Reduction program (NWIRP) Develops long-term resource strategies, concrete objectives, and priorities that align with organizational mandates Proactively anticipates emerging trends and potential operational gaps, ensuring new initiatives are seamlessly integrated with current priorities.
Ensures organizational success through well-coordinated strategic planning and execution designed to minimize costs while maximizing program effectiveness Oversees the OU's financial health by developing spending plans, managing acquisition forecasts, and directing non-pay commitments to ensure resources are focused on missioncritical efforts
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