Summary
NIST is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to serve as the NIST Export Control Manager. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive export control compliance program. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will serve as a principal member of the NIST research security office. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct risk assessments for NIST IR 8484r1, titled Safeguarding International Science: Research Security Framework, and develop mitigation strategies. Assess, develop, and implement NIST-wide export control policy and procedures. Collect and analyze data on export control regulations and compliance. Use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve NIST's export compliance program. Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations detailing analytical findings, compliance assessments, and recommendations to improve export control measures. Review a variety of funding awards and agreements with government, academic, and industry partners for regulatory compliance. Create and approve NIST Technology Control Plans with NIST researchers.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. In addition to the above basic requirement, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 (ZP-3 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience managing an export control program, including ensuring compliance with regulations andproviding strategic oversight, policy development, and risk 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
This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.