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Location Based Services Lead
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado
NIST is seeking a Location-Based Services Lead to direct advanced research and development involving indoor Location-Based Services (LBS) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies for public safety communications. The position leads research supporting indoor map…
Supervisory Senior Management Advisor
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Engineering Laboratory (EL) promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology for engineered systems in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m…
Firefighter
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
It is the mission of the NIST Fire Department to provide an effective fire prevention and protection program to reduce the loss of life and property through the continuation and implementation of policies and education. The department provides a high quality of standard emergency…
Scientist, Cell Biology & Analytics
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST seeks an individual to conduct research to advance cell characterization and biomanufacturing measurements. Executes stabilization protocols, uses automation/DOE for reference material design, and develops quantitative protocols. Collaborates on standards and co-authors publ…
Optical Spectroscopist
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST is seeking an Optical Spectroscopist to join the Mass and Force Group in the Quantum Measurement Division. This position involves assembling an experimental system for time-resolved spectroscopy using optical frequency combs to quantify precursors and byproducts during atomi…
Biomanufacturing Technician
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
Join NIST's Biomanufacturing Measurement Services team and help advance the science behind next-generation therapeutics and biological standards. In this hands-on role, you will be critical to the production of DNA and RNA reference materials by executing precise molecular assays…
Gas Metrologist Scientist
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST is seeking a Gas Metrologist Scientist to develop critical gas ref materials for trace impurity gas analysis for semiconductor applications. This role enhances US leadership in metrology for materials purity with sensitivity for impurities at unprecedented levels. Responsibi…
Electrician Leader
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST is seeking an experienced Electrician Leader to help keep its complex facilities powered, safe, and operational. You will lead skilled electricians in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving critical electrical infrastructure, solve challenging electrical problems, and e…
Administrative Operations Specialist
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Multiple Locations
NIST is seeking highly motivated Administrative Officers to support critical scientific, technical, and operational programs through strategic coordination of administrative and business operations. These positions play a key role in ensuring effective financial management, workf…
Senior Program Analyst
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
The NIST Program Coordination Office is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to lead critical and emerging technology (CET) program efforts. This role advises senior leadership, aligns NIST programs with national priorities, develops CET strategies, and represents NIST on AI, cyberse…
Chief Operations Officer
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Washington, District of Columbia
The CHIPS Program Office (CPO) at NIST is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to join its leadership and lead enterprise operations. The COO provides strategic leadership across administrative, financial, personnel, and business management functions and serves as a key link to NIS…
AI Computer Scientist, ZP-1550-III/IV
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST is seeking an AI Technical Expert to conduct original research and advance measurement science. This position will drive the NIST's AI mission by addressing critical standards challenges. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and testing novel AI-driven tools, …
Applied AI Technical Lead & Strategic Analyst (ITL)
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST is seeking a lead AI researcher and setting a strategic direction for its mission. Serves as the principal expert applying machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to address measurement challenges. Formulate original research, develop novel test soft…
Delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction - Code Compliance
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support NIST in the evaluation, inspection, and testing of fire protection and life safety systems and sub-systems. Responsibilities include ensuring NIST complies with industry standards and code requirements.
Maintenance Worker
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado
NIST is seeking Maintenance Workers to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facilities and grounds that enable critical federal research activities. This position performs maintenance, repair, landscaping, and equipment operation duties that help maintain infras…
Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado
NIST's Time & Frequency Division is hiring a Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist to lead research on microwave and optical atomic clocks, advance primary and secondary frequency standards, and support the UTC(NIST) timescale. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority t…
Atomic Clock Research Physicist
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado
NIST's Time & Frequency Division is hiring an Atomic Clock Research Physicist to develop and improve atomic frequency standards, advance microwave and optical clock technologies, and contribute to the UTC(NIST) atomic clock timescale. This notice is issued under direct-hire autho…
Chief Safety Officer
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Chief Safety Officer of the Office of Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) at NIST promotes and sustains a strong, integrated safety culture that enables staff at all levels to understand their roles, contribute effectively, and advance the success of the Institute. OSHE fu…
Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Office of Safety, Health, and Environment is seeking a Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor to plan, manage, and execute OHSMS auditing assignments across diverse operational environments. This role ensures compliance with federal hiring regulations and en…
Systems Integration Specialist
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland
NIST seeks an innovative System Integration Specialist in the OISM Applications System Division to drive enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) strategies. In this high-impact role, you will champion cross-bureau collaboration with the Department of Commerc…
Administrative Assistant
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Multiple Locations
NIST is seeking highly qualified and motivated Administrative Support Assistants to provide comprehensive administrative support services. This role drives organizational efficiency by coordinating and executing a wide range of administrative tasks, including managing calendars, …
Administrative Assistant
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Multiple Locations
NIST is seeking highly qualified and motivated Administrative Support Assistants to provide comprehensive administrative support services. This role drives organizational efficiency by coordinating and executing a wide range of administrative tasks, including managing calendars, …
Principal Researcher for AI Risk Management
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Multiple Locations
NIST is seeking an AI risk management expert to drive national leadership in trustworthy AI technology. You will maintain NIST's AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), develop related ITL guidelines such as the AI RMF Playbook, and foster community engagement to promote widesprea…
Chief Risk Officer
National Institute of Standards and Technology·Washington, District of Columbia
The CHIPS Program Office at NIST is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to join its senior leadership and lead execution of the CHIPS Incentives Program's risk management strategy. The CRO provides strategic leadership across enterprise, financial, operational, regulatory, reputational,…
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