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National Institute of Standards and Technology Program Analyst (Legislative Affairs) in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Summary The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th 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. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or Close Date, whichever comes first. Responsibilities If selected, you will manage the legislative agenda with the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate and to be the primary advisor on NIST legislation and legislative issues before Congress in particular Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Manufacturing USA. Duties entail: Serving as a procedural expert on formulating legislative agendas. Developing the annual NIST legislative package, clearing NIST, DOC, and OMB to deliver the critical legislative agenda to Congress. Advising NIST and DOC managers on Congressional and legislative actions/issues impacting NIST. Garnering Congressional support for NIST initiatives. Providing expert advice and serves as a liaison with Congress on budget, science, and technology policy issues. Drafting, editing, and analyzing legislation. Developing testimony and preparation materials for agency witnesses at Congressional hearings. Briefing Congress and Congressional staff on NIST issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZA-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience serving in a legislative affairs or government relations role, with responsibility for leading the planning and development of legislative strategies, testimony, briefing materials, and congressional outreach activities to support effective engagement and relationship management. 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 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), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn 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 to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. If the selection results in a temporary promotion, it can be extended not to exceed five years or made permanent without further competition. This position requires filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. 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 Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs