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Award Administration Program Manager

National Institute of Standards and Technology
Location
Washington, DC
Compensation
$149,913 - $187,093 / year

How to apply

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Job description

Summary

The CHIPS Program Office (CPO) at NIST, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an Award Administration Program Manager to lead application and award operations for CHIPS financial assistance and investment programs. The role oversees the full award lifecycle; develops policies, procedures, controls, and performance measures; supports compliance and audit readiness; conducts complex analyses; and provides strategic guidance to strengthen operations and stewardship of federal resources.

Duties

Oversee activities spanning the full award lifecycle. Own progressing administrative steps within the process. Conduct quality control reviews. Develop policies, procedures, and performance measures. Ensure policies and procedures reflect best practices and comply with all regulations. Keep leadership informed of performance. Refine and develop internal controls to ensure compliance and audit readiness. Perform complex operational and programmatic analyses. Develop and implement recommendations responsive to analyses findings. Identify areas of improvement and implement scalable solutions across the program. Plan, assign, and review work completed by staff. Provide excellent customer service and communication to internal and external stakeholders while pre-emptively identifying their needs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of federal grant regulations and policies. Ability to independently develop/implement a program/policy, interpret and apply complex regulations, define project objectives, recommend solutions, exercise professional leadership, and defend recommendations. Advanced knowledge of the programs directed and the ability to influence, motivate, or persuade persons or groups or take actions related to advancing the program/organization fundamental goals and objectives.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Evaluation

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled. Under this CHIPS hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

Required documents

Resume or CV.

How to apply

Complete an initial questionnaire provided through the application link. Submit your resume or CV through the application link provided for this position.

Additional information

This position will be in the excepted service as a non-competitive appointment under the CHIPS Act authority. This position is covered under the APMS pay scale. This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service. A trial period may be required. This position requires the passing of a drug test This position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter This is a term position; 2 or 3-year term to be discussed during the hiring process All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled. Under this CHIPS hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.

Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
Oct 09, 2026
Washington, District of Columbia

How to apply

Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this jobView Project Manager resume example

Job description

Summary

The CHIPS Program Office (CPO) at NIST, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an Award Administration Program Manager to lead application and award operations for CHIPS financial assistance and investment programs. The role oversees the full award lifecycle; develops policies, procedures, controls, and performance measures; supports compliance and audit readiness; conducts complex analyses; and provides strategic guidance to strengthen operations and stewardship of federal resources.

Duties

Oversee activities spanning the full award lifecycle. Own progressing administrative steps within the process. Conduct quality control reviews. Develop policies, procedures, and performance measures. Ensure policies and procedures reflect best practices and comply with all regulations. Keep leadership informed of performance. Refine and develop internal controls to ensure compliance and audit readiness. Perform complex operational and programmatic analyses. Develop and implement recommendations responsive to analyses findings. Identify areas of improvement and implement scalable solutions across the program. Plan, assign, and review work completed by staff. Provide excellent customer service and communication to internal and external stakeholders while pre-emptively identifying their needs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of federal grant regulations and policies. Ability to independently develop/implement a program/policy, interpret and apply complex regulations, define project objectives, recommend solutions, exercise professional leadership, and defend recommendations. Advanced knowledge of the programs directed and the ability to influence, motivate, or persuade persons or groups or take actions related to advancing the program/organization fundamental goals and objectives.

Locations

Washington, District of Columbia

Evaluation

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled. Under this CHIPS hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

Required documents

Resume or CV.

How to apply

Complete an initial questionnaire provided through the application link. Submit your resume or CV through the application link provided for this position.

Additional information

This position will be in the excepted service as a non-competitive appointment under the CHIPS Act authority. This position is covered under the APMS pay scale. This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service. A trial period may be required. This position requires the passing of a drug test This position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter This is a term position; 2 or 3-year term to be discussed during the hiring process All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled. Under this CHIPS hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

About employer

The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.