Associate Director for Management Resources
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management, Administrative Management
The Associate Director for Management Resources is primarily responsible for leading and overseeing NIST's administrative and operational support programs, such as directing, managing, and providing policy guidance and oversight for all administrative and operational support activities assigned to NIST, ensuring that organizational and mission goals, objectives, and priorities are reflected in all aspects of executing these responsibilities.
DutiesThe Associate Director for Management Resources assists the NIST Director in representing, coordinating, and overseeing the operational support program priorities to attain the Institute's vision. In addition, you will be responsible for Managing project management and operational support functions for above base programs, as directed by the NIST Director. Developing and recommending, in coordination with the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs, the Associate Director for Industry and Innovation Services, and the Chief of Staff, Institutional Support (IS) budget priorities to the NIST Director.
Ensuring appropriate mechanisms for the engagement of support organizations, labs, and programs in the development of NIST-wide policies, priorities, and procedures. Promoting organizational performance best practices within NIST and at the Department of Commerce (DOC). Representing and coordinating within DOC and administration on all operational and support issues. Supervising subordinate executives who manage programs in the specific operational support disciplines, including financial operations and management, safety management, facilities management, and external partnerships.
Serving as the senior technical expert and advisor to NIST executive management on all issues related to operational support.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of leadership experience indicative of senior executive-level managerial capability and directly related to the experience outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECqs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECqs and PTqs related to this position within your resume.
RESUME NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be considered ineligible. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images, graphics, or hyperlinks (including publications and/or social media). Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs):
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience and broad knowledge with administrative and operational support programs, including but not limited to human resources, budget and finance, facilities management, contracts and grants management, occupational health and safety, and/or information systems. PTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience leading and managing a large and complex organization focused on delivering management and operational support services with specific experience in conceiving, planning, implementing and providing leadership for programs that involve improving the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and operational support policy, procedures, and practices.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs):
In addition to the PTQ requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECqs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECqs and Tqs, you may not receive further consideration for the…
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