Multilateral Standards Coordinator
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Science
Research Scientist
NIST is seeking a Multilateral Standards Coordinator to align U.S. positions on global Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs) standardization issues. Responsibilities involve coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, private sector, and foreign governments engaged in international standards issues.
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
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For the ZP- 3:
In addition to the above basic requirement, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 (ZP-2 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience participating in multiple global ICT/CET standards development activities and synthesizing technical requirements across public-private partnerships.
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3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree
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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
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A combination of education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements.
For the ZP- 4:
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 leading international ICT/CET standardization initiatives, driving public-private consensus within multinational bodies (such as the ITU), and serving as a technical authority to resolve controversial technology disputes that impact agency-wide programs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.
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