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NIST is seeking an Operations and Financial Manager to lead administrative and financial operations for JILA, a unique partnership between NIST and the University of Colorado. This role provides strategic leadership in budget, personnel, procurement, and policy, ensuring compliance across both institutions. Responsibilities include financial management, organizational planning, and administrative oversight.
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NIST is seeking an Operations and Financial Manager to lead administrative and financial operations for JILA, a unique partnership between NIST and the University of Colorado. This role provides strategic leadership in budget, personnel, procurement, and policy, ensuring compliance across both institutions. Responsibilities include financial management, organizational planning, and administrative oversight.
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n NIST''s Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) sets the definitive U.S. standards for nearly every kind of measurement employed in commerce and research, sometimes across more than 20 orders of magnitude. This pivotal position is embedded within PML''s Quantum Physics Division - the NIST component of JILA, a world-renowned joint research institute with the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-III at NIST) level.Specialized experience is defined as ALL of the following:
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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!n
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nHow you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
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nStructured Resume Review. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume. Applicants passing the structured resume review will move to the next phase of the assessment process.
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nReferral: Qualified candidates are referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. You will be referred depending upon your eligibility (i.e., Merit candidate, veterans preference, etc). Please review the Section 8: Hiring Paths at NIST | NIST on how applicants are review and referred based upon how they wish to be considered for the position.
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