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. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 9/28/26 , whichever comes first.

Qualifications:

This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-3 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as serving as an administrative advisor to division leadership on administrative and operational matters; advising on budget formulation and managing financial execution to ensure organizational solvency; providing expert advisory services to staff and leadership on acquisition planning, personnel, travel, and other administrative operations; and developing or implementing streamlined operational procedures and process improvement initiatives. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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 . If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration