Position Overview
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is accepting applications for a Program Analyst in the Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s Performance Evaluation and Economic Impacts Division in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role is a full-time permanent federal position at the ZA-3 level.
The official USAJOBS announcement lists a salary of $102,415 to $158,322 per year. The position is not remote, but it is telework eligible according to agency policy. Occasional travel may be required for MEP National Network meetings and conference presentations.
The analyst helps NIST understand how the Manufacturing Extension Partnership is performing and how U.S. manufacturing is changing. The work combines program evaluation, statistical and economic research, data quality, trend analysis and executive-level communication.
NB: This announcement requires specialized experience. NIST states that education cannot be used as a substitute for the experience requirement.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or NIST ZA-II that includes:
- Analyzing data from public or private organizations to support program evaluation and data-driven decision making
- Using data-analysis tools or techniques to produce insights from different data sets
Additional federal conditions include:
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitability for federal employment
- Selective Service registration when applicable
- Meeting time-in-grade or band requirements when applying through relevant merit procedures
- Completion of confidential financial disclosure Form OGE-450
- Submission of eligibility documents required for the hiring path selected
NIST states that paid and unpaid qualifying experience may receive credit, including relevant volunteer experience.
Tip: The announcement limits resume review to the first two pages and requires a readable PDF with an 11-point or larger font. Make those two pages directly match the specialized-experience language.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate program activities, outcomes and performance data across MEP mission areas
- Apply statistical, economic and data-mining techniques
- Identify U.S. manufacturing and program-performance trends
- Conduct economic-impact analyses and program-evaluation studies
- Assess program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
- Validate data quality, accuracy and reliability
- Develop studies, reports and executive-level briefings
- Translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations
- Support strategic decision making for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
What You Will Gain
- Experience evaluating a major national manufacturing-support program
- Exposure to federal program-performance and economic-impact analysis
- Work involving statistical and manufacturing-trend research
- Executive communication and briefing experience
- Interaction with the MEP National Network
- Federal career benefits and professional development opportunities
- Experience connecting manufacturing data to public-sector strategy
Application Process
How to Apply
Apply through the official USAJOBS announcement using control number 880505600 and announcement number MEPP-482-26-13034026-DE. The announcement is currently accepting applications.
- Prepare a resume no longer than two pages
- Use 11-point or larger font and upload the resume as a PDF
- Show month/year and hours worked for relevant experience
- Complete the vacancy questionnaire
- Submit any documents required for your selected hiring authority
- Make sure your resume demonstrates both parts of the specialized-experience requirement
Tip: Do not rely on education alone. NIST explicitly states that this vacancy is qualified through specialized experience.
FAQ
Where is the NIST Program Analyst job located?
The vacancy is in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
What is the salary?
The official range is $102,415 to $158,322 per year.
Is the job remote?
No. The role is not remote, but it is telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
How much experience is required?
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11/ZA-II is required.
Can education replace the experience requirement?
No. NIST states that education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required, although a Moderate Risk suitability/fitness background check applies.