CAISI is a center of AI expertise in the U.S. government. Its Partnerships team is hiring a social scientist to serve as manager for partnerships with frontier AI labs and for delivery of technical guidelines for the AI ecosystem.
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
In this position you will:
All applicants must submit a resume NOT TO EXCEED two pages on standard-size paper. If the resume exceeds two pages only the first two pages will be reviewed for qualifications or assessment determinations.
Basic Requirements:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
ZP-0101-V: In addition to the above requirements applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZP-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as formulating and managing programs or policy issues of major scope and importance; negotiating formal partnerships with external organizations and overseeing the drafting of legal documents; serving as a technical authority to achieve consensus on controversial matters at the technological frontier; representing organizations with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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
Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
This position is covered under NISTs 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!
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
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.
Required Experience:
Manager