Summary As an Operations Research Analyst in the Research Protections Office, you will serve as the NIST Export Control Manager, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive export control compliance program for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates. Responsibilities The position requires a deep understanding of U.S. export control regulations and a proven ability to lead and coordinate work for a multi-disciplinary team. The employee will represent NIST in interagency working groups and committees. The position involves conducting analyses of export control regulations and their implications on NIST programs. It serves as a principal member of the NIST Research Security Team and fulfills the duties of the Alternate Senior Bureau Official for the Department's Foreign Access Management Program. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. Assess, develop, and implement NIST-wide export control policies and procedures. Collect and analyze data related to export control regulations and compliance. Use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improving NIST's export compliance program. Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations detailing analytical findings, compliance assessments, and recommendations for improving export control measures. Review a variety of funding awards and agreements with government, academic, and industry partners for regulatory compliance, and provide recommendations related to award or agreement conditions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements: Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 (ZP-III at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience managing an export control program to include ensuring compliance with regulations and providing strategic oversight, policy development, and risk management. 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. Applicant Reconsideration Education This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application. Additional Information Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST for similar opportunities and additional selections may be made from this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position requires the passing of a drug test. This position requires filing an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. 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! NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs