Senior Risk Officer Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. CHIPS-57-2026-0001 Department National Institute of Standards and Technology
Salary $169,279.00 to $197,200.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/11/2026 Close Date 8/21/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Senior Risk Officer

Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summary

The CHIPS Program Office at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking a Senior Risk Officer to join the senior leadership of its Risk Team and help execute the overall risk management strategy for the CHIPS Incentives Program. The Senior Risk Officer provides strategic leadership for risk management activities across CPO, including enterprise, financial, operational, regulatory, reputational, and transaction-level risks associated with the CHIPS incentives portfolio.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.

Duties

  • Serving as a principal advisor to CHIPS leadership on risk governance, transaction risk assessments, risk analytics, and organizational risk management
  • Collaborating with investment, legal, financial, and program teams to evaluate and manage risk
  • Advising the CHIPS leadership team on emerging risks, risk exposures, and mitigation strategies to support informed investment decisions and achievement of mission priorities
  • Leading the Risk Management Office, a team of risk and compliance analysts dedicated to identifying, assessing, reporting, and monitoring risk at CPO
  • Overseeing a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework and strategy that aligns with CPO implementation goals and objectives
  • Overseeing the identification, assessment, and management of enterprise-wide risks, including financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks
  • Leading CHIPS compliance efforts which includes managing the internal controls program
  • Managing communication with CHIPS oversight entities including OIG, GAO, and Congress
  • Collaborating with business units and CPO senior leadership to integrate risk management into the CPO's decision-making process and ensure risks are effectively managed
  • Providing regular briefings to both CPO and Department Leadership to ensure effective risk oversight

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Ethics pre-clearance
  • You must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. TS/SCI security clearance required following onboarding
  • Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450 or OGE-278 Public Financial Disclosure Report as applicable

Qualifications

Extensive experience in enterprise risk management, investment risk, credit risk, portfolio management, compliance, financial analysis, transaction structuring, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related fields

Education

No Education 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 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report or OGE-278 Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter
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.

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
  • Child and elder-care resources
  • On-site childcare center
  • Lactation spaces
  • Wellness programs
  • Fitness center
  • Employee assistance programs

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 excepted service 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 Hiring
Phone
3019752000
Email
hiring@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 CHIPS Program Office, located within the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a highly experienced professional to join the senior leadership of its Risk Team. The CHIPS Incentives Program is helping strengthen the United States' economic and national security by supporting investments in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The Senior Risk Officer will have an opportunity to contribute to this historic mission by helping identify, evaluate, manage, and monitor risks across its incentives portfolio. Serving as a member of an executive leadership team. The Senior Risk Officer provides strategic leadership for risk management activities across the organization. The position brings an enterprise-wide risk perspective to significant program and investment decisions and works closely with the CHIPS Investment Team to evaluate and structure CHIPS grants and loans. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: enterprise risk management, investment risk, credit risk, portfolio management, compliance, financial analysis, transaction structuring, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related fields The position is located in Washington, DC, and may be filled at either the ZA-0340-V level, with an annual salary range of $169,279 to $197,200, or the CHIPS 25 AD-0000-00 level, with an annual salary range of $220,000 to $292,300.

Agency contact information

CHIPS Hiring
Phone
3019752000
Email
hiring@chips.gov
Address
CHIPS Program Office
1401 Constitution Ave
Washington, DC 20230
US

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