Award Administration Program Manager Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. CHIPS-57-2027-0001 Department National Institute of Standards and Technology
Salary $149,913.00 to $187,093.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/9/2026 Close Date 10/30/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Award Administration Program Manager

Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summary

The CHIPS Program Office (CPO) at NIST, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an Award Administration Program Manager to lead application and award operations for CHIPS financial assistance and investment programs. The role oversees the full award lifecycle; develops policies, procedures, controls, and performance measures; supports compliance and audit readiness; conducts complex analyses; and provides strategic guidance to strengthen operations and stewardship of federal resources.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

    • Oversee activities spanning the full award lifecycle. Own progressing administrative steps within the process. Conduct quality control reviews.
    • Develop policies, procedures, and performance measures. Ensure policies and procedures reflect best practices and comply with all regulations. Keep leadership informed of performance.
    • Refine and develop internal controls to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
    • Perform complex operational and programmatic analyses. Develop and implement recommendations responsive to analyses findings.
    • Identify areas of improvement and implement scalable solutions across the program.
    • Plan, assign, and review work completed by staff.
    • Provide excellent customer service and communication to internal and external stakeholders while pre-emptively identifying their needs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • This position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter
  • Designated and/or random drug testing required
  • Ethics pre-clearance
  • You must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Security clearance required following onboarding. TS/SCI security clearance required following onboarding.

Qualifications

Knowledge of federal grant regulations and policies.
Ability to independently develop/implement a program/policy, interpret and apply complex regulations, define project objectives, recommend solutions, exercise professional leadership, and defend recommendations.
Advanced knowledge of the programs directed and the ability to influence, motivate, or persuade persons or groups or take actions related to advancing the program/organization fundamental goals and objectives.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This position will be in the excepted service as a non-competitive appointment under the CHIPS Act authority. This position is covered under the APMS pay scale.
  • This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
  • A trial period may be required.
  • This position requires the passing of a drug test
  • This position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter
  • This is a term position; 2 or 3-year term to be discussed during the hiring process
All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled. Under this CHIPS hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position.

All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled.

Under this CHIPS hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.

Required Documents

Resume or CV.

How to Apply

Complete an initial questionnaire provided through the application link.
Submit your resume or CV through the application link provided for this position.

Agency contact information

CHIPS Apply
Email
apply@chips.gov
Address
CHIPS Program Office
1401 Constitution Ave
Washington, DC 20230
US

Next steps

A hiring coordinator will contact you if NIST determines that you may be a potential fit for the position. Following an informational interview, additional interviews with the lead Hiring Manager will be conducted with highly qualified candidates.

All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled.

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Come make history with the CHIPS Program Office! The Portfolio Management Office within CPO at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce, anticipates a need for an Award Administration Program Manager. Learn more at www.nist.gov/chips.

The Award Administration Program Manager leads application and award operations for CHIPS financial assistance and investment programs, including grants, cooperative agreements, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), research awards, and other federal funding mechanisms. The role oversees the full award lifecycle; develops policies, procedures, internal controls, and performance measures; supports compliance and audit readiness; performs complex analyses; and provides strategic guidance to strengthen operations and stewardship of federal resources.

Candidates with experience in award administration, financial assistance, internal controls, compliance/audit activities, project management, process improvement, operational analysis, and cross-functional leadership are encouraged to email a resume to apply@chips.gov.

This ZA-0343-IV position pays $149,913-$187,093 annually. U.S. citizenship is required. The position is located in Washington, D.C., though location may be negotiable based on agency needs. The Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is an excepted-service, noncompetitive CHIPS Act appointment for a 2- or 3-year term to be discussed during the hiring process.

Agency contact information

CHIPS Apply
Email
apply@chips.gov
Address
CHIPS Program Office
1401 Constitution Ave
Washington, DC 20230
US

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