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Chief Operations Officer
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Posted 7 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Oct 7, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJINTJISTJ Operations
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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 NIST, DOC, and intergovernmental partners. This position may be filled at either ZA-0340-V ($169,279-$197,200 annually) or CHIPS 25 AD-0301-00 ($220,000-$292,300 annually), based on qualifications and organizational needs.
What You'll Do
- →Leads the development, integration, and execution of operational strategies, policies, processes, and management systems that ensure effective administration of CPO programs and operations.
- →Directs enterprise functions including financial management, budget planning and execution, human capital, information technology, facilities, administrative operations, and business management to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and mission objectives.
- →Serves as a principal advisor to the Deputy Director and Director on operational strategy, organizational effectiveness, and resource management.
- →Coordinates with the CHIPS R&D Office, NIST, the Department of Commerce, and other Federal stakeholders to strengthen operational collaboration, ensure effective governance, and enable efficient execution of CHIPS programs.
- →Serves as a member of the CPO executive leadership team, providing strategic leadership and executive direction for enterprise operations supporting implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.
- →Leads the development, integration, and execution of operational strategies, policies, processes, and management systems that ensure effective administration of CHIPS programs.
Requirements
- ✓The incumbent must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's or other Advanced Degree in a scientific, engineering, or recognized or traditional professional field, or significant experience in a scientific, engineering, or recognized or traditional professional field.
- ✓Transcripts are not required in the application package.
- ✓An official transcript will be required prior to a final offer of employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2a7339e3-9097-49e1-9b04-c692bdde1f36
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