Total 18 job vacancies by National Institute of Standards and Technology

In this position, you will:

• Develops optical and electrical particle characterization methods and applies those methods to reference materials of interest to the biopharmaceutical community, and oversees operation of an X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) laboratory to provide surface characterization capabilities to researchers from multiple NIST divisions.
• Conducts reference material method development and operations of XPS laboratory with minimal management supervision.
• Scope of XPS tasks include development and maintenance of instrument capabilities, training of and guidance to users, monitoring instrument performance, initiating necessary corrective actions, promoting safe operations, and communicating instrument issues with users, thereby ensuring continued quality and availability of XPS instrument to NIST user group.
• Conducts research in particle characterization and XPS characterization of surfaces, leading to reference materials or contributions to papers that support industrial applications in these areas.

In this position, you will perform the following duties:

• Financial Oversight: Manage and oversee the accounting and treasury, ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations and standards.
• Financial Reporting: Create, support, and review financial reports, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate and oversee financial audits, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations for specific areas of
  responsibility. Collaborate with NIST audit liaisons. Champions/supports/develops internal controls.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise accounting and financial staff, providing training and support to ensure high performance and adherence to policies.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing insights for decision-making.
• Financial System Upgrades: Support financial system upgrades with business process analysis/modernization/implementation.
• Ensures financial management and accounting services are provided in accordance with established guidelines, such as Accounts Receivables, Property, plant, and equipment (PP&E), Treasury Reconciliations, and Financial Systems Management.

The Transaction Risk Principal is responsible for conducting detailed transaction-level risk reviews of CHIPS grant, loan, and loan guarantee applications, ensuring CPO transactions align with program objectives and established risk policies and procedures. The Transaction Risk Principal works closely with the Transaction Risk Director, Chief Risk Officer, and the CHIPS Investments and Strategy teams to evaluate and structure transactions by providing independent risk analysis, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and assign risk ratings. Specifically, this includes:
- Conducting independent credit and risk analysis of deal structures, project sponsors, and investors.
- Contributing to the development of strategies to reduce or mitigate risks in transactions and realize improved outcomes.
- Risk rating transactions according to established guidelines and scorecards.
- Applying final risk parameters for inclusion in credit subsidy models.
- Developing risk assessments and reports of individual transactions for presentation to CPO leadership and governance committees.
- Continuously re-assessing portfolios and re-rating risks as necessary.
- Providing guidance and training to junior staff members on transaction risk analysis and rating

In this position, you will:

Evaluates and assesses the functionality, capability, and trustworthiness of AI models in compliance with EO 14110. Designs and implements structured and scientifically sound evaluations of AI systems. Evaluates models' existing safeguards in order to evaluate the effectiveness of those safeguards. Carries out red-team operations on AI systems using real world adversarial tactics and techniques to identify failures, vulnerabilities, and potential misuses. Refines and develops new red-teaming and safety-and-security evaluation software, products, workflows, and tools. Continuously adapts and improves techniques of red-teaming and evaluation, including to improve their efficiency and scalability. Collaborates with team members and across teams to develop innovative solutions to AI safety problems. Communicates complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Informs the development of technical guidelines and best practices for AI safety.

Evaluates and assesses the functionality, capability, and trustworthiness of AI models in compliance with EO 14110. Designs and implements structured and scientifically sound evaluations of AI systems. Evaluates models' existing safeguards in order to evaluate the effectiveness of those safeguards. Carries out red-team operations on AI systems using real world adversarial tactics and techniques to identify failures, vulnerabilities, and potential misuses. Refines and develops new red-teaming and safety-and-security evaluation software, products, workflows, and tools. Continuously adapts and improves techniques of red-teaming and evaluation, including to improve their efficiency and scalability. Collaborates with team members and across teams to develop innovative solutions to AI safety problems. Communicates complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Informs the development of technical guidelines and best practices for AI safety.

The Transaction Risk Principal is responsible for conducting detailed transaction-level risk reviews of CHIPS grant, loan, and loan guarantee applications, ensuring CPO transactions align with program objectives and established risk policies and procedures. The Transaction Risk Principal works closely with the Transaction Risk Director, Chief Risk Officer, and the CHIPS Investments and Strategy teams to evaluate and structure transactions by providing independent risk analysis, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and assign risk ratings. Specifically, this includes:

• Conducting independent credit and risk analysis of deal structures, project sponsors, and investors.
• Contributing to the development of strategies to reduce or mitigate risks in transactions and realize improved outcomes.
• Risk rating transactions according to established guidelines and scorecards.
• Applying final risk parameters for inclusion in credit subsidy models.
• Developing risk assessments and reports of individual transactions for presentation to CPO leadership and governance committees.
• Continuously re-assessing portfolios and re-rating risks as necessary.
• Providing guidance and training to junior staff members on transaction risk analysis and rating

As the Investment Principal within the CHIPS Program Office's Investment Office, you will oversee the comprehensive evaluation, structuring, and execution of CHIPS grants and loans. You will lead both technical and financial analyses, engage with industry executives, and contribute to strategic decision-making and policy development to support the program's objectives.

In this position, you will:

• Plan, manage, and execute due diligence, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of CHIPS grants and loans as part of Investment Office deal teams.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative technical analysis, including financial modeling, to assess CHIPS program applications.
• Develop work plans for application assessments and regularly brief CHIPS Program Office leadership on progress.
• Present CHIPS program application assessments and investment recommendations to CHIPS Program Office leadership.
• Lead program working groups to develop semiconductor industry investment theses and support program policy development.
• Engage with semiconductor company executives to gather information and provide feedback on CHIPS program application alignment.

As an Investment Director within the CHIPS Program Office's Investment Office, you will be responsible for overseeing the evaluation, structuring, and execution of grant and loan activities. This includes leading cross-functional teams, providing expert financial guidance, and ensuring successful engagement with applicants and stakeholders to meet program objectives.

In this position, you will:

• Lead the execution of due diligence and evaluation processes for grant and loan applications, ensuring thorough analysis and strategic decision-making in alignment with the CHIPS Program Office's goals.
• Serve as the key coordinator of cross-functional transaction teams, bringing together internal and external resources to ensure integrated and comprehensive evaluations of grant/loan applications.
• Provide expert guidance in the design and implementation of financial modeling, risk assessment, and structuring strategies to enhance the grant/loan decision-making process.
• Engage with applicants and stakeholders throughout the grant/loan lifecycle to foster strong applications, negotiate terms, and secure favorable outcomes.
• Oversee post-award activities, ensuring that grantees and loan recipients meet program objectives and compliance requirements, while also managing overall portfolio performance.

Carpentry:

• Build, install, repair, and adjust wood structures, including frames, walls, staircases, doors, cabinetry, and decorative trim
• Use and maintain a variety of woodworking tools and equipment, ensuring precise measurements and accuracy in all carpentry tasks
• Interpret plans, sketches, and specifications to organize tasks, materials, and work sequences.

• Prepare surfaces by smoothing, filling, and leveling to ensure readiness for finishing
• Apply finishes, including paints and varnishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
• Mix and blend colors and finishes to meet project specifications
• Follow safety and application guidelines for handling and applying finishing products.

• Plan and measure drywall installation based on project specifications
• Install drywall panels, studs, and framing supports
• Smooth and finish drywall joints to create a seamless surface, applying texture as needed
• Repair and blend drywall patches to match existing surfaces

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, and faucets
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing fixtures to ensure proper function.

• Clear snow and ice from sidewalks, parking areas, and building entrances to ensure safe access
• Operate snow removal equipment including snow blowers, plows, and shovels during winter weather

In this position, you will:

• Develop and execute loan and grant management strategies and provide guidance to ensure the compliance and success of transactions in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Develop recommendations on risk, financial metrics, transaction terms, and funding requests.
• Use experience and knowledge of portfolio management, federal credit, and direct funding to support CPO and collaborate with stakeholders including funding recipients, the leadership of CPO, NIST, the Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies, as well as state and local officials.
• Manage internal controls and risk management processes to maintain the integrity, accountability, and transparency of CHIPS programs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to project goals.
• Interpret ambiguous guidelines and procedures to make or escalate decisions related to loan and grant compliance and remediation.
• Lead program working groups to develop semiconductor industry investment theses and support program policy development.
• Engage with semiconductor company executives to gather information and provide feedback on CHIPS program project progress.
• Project manage the core CHIPS post-award processes including supporting the planning, direction, and execution of the CHIPS project execution process.

The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12^th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Come join our team!

Working as an IT Specialist (Applications Software) in the Applications System Division, you will serve as a lead designer and application developer for web application development on the ServiceNow Platform, supporting human resources, plant services, financial systems, and general NIST process automation projects, which are essential business operations of the NIST mission.

The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12^th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Come join our team!

Working as an IT Specialist (Applications Software) in the Applications System Division, you will serve as a representative of the NIST Salesforce Development team and will be responsible for operations and maintenance and continual software development of CHIPS implementations on Salesforce and MuleSoft Platform as well as existing and future NIST Salesforce solutions.

In this position, you will:

Serves as a firefighter and performs the full range of structural firefighting, technological emergency responses and emergency medical services. Uses initiative in solving normal firefighting problems and consults the supervisor with unusually difficult problems. Guidelines so broad in scope that appropriate interpretation and sound judgment are required for proper application. The program affects all individuals who work, visit the campus. Errors or delays could result in loss of life, property, and/or irreplaceable research materials.