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NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Management and Program Analyst (AI) to join our team!
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
08/21/2024 to 08/27/2024
$96,684 - $149,465 per year
ZA 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Domestic and International Conferences, Scientific Collaboration, Facility Sharing, and Training
No
Term - 2 years
Full-time
Competitive
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CTL-671-24-12519951-DH
805790400
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens
In this position, you will:
- Participate in the design, development, and execution of open innovation programs as part of the Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) research team, reinforcing the program's capacity related to the UAS team's research areas, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity research directives with a focus on Public Safety UAS.
- You will execute uniquely tailored accelerator programs and prize challenges that meet the mission outcome using crowdsourcing, public outreach, social media marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
- You will work closely with PSCR's UAS AI and Cybersecurity researchers and Public Safety Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the strategic development of programmatic plans and prize challenge rules to ensure the programs are designed and implemented on time, within budget and meet all required federal regulations and laws.
- You will manage multiple parts of the process, including working with SMEs to develop public safety use cases focused on the technological advances of future UAS capabilities enabled by AI systems
Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
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!
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How you will be evaluated: We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST select at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) to receive consideration for this position.
Referral: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked, and veteran preference does not apply.
CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility
The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee, etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application. Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
A complete application includes: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, or if the documents submitted are illegible you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Resume: All applicants must submit a resume by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and the number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective resume.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-step process to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an application, you may review, edit, delete and update information. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the closing date of the announcement.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The Human Resources Office will evaluate your application to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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