Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

Summary

NIST is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst to provide technical and analytical services for the NIST Enterprise Risk Management Office. This position involves analyzing and evaluating program operations. The analyst will develop elements of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and advise NIST senior management including Organizational Unit (OU) Directors and Associate Directors on implementing the agency-wide ERM program.

Duties

As an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst you will evaluate program operations and create reports to support risk-based decision-making.

The Candidate will:

• Provides technical and analytical support to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Office.
• Plans manages and executes complex assignments in a recognized administrative field supporting agency goals.
• Analyzes and evaluates programs and operations including newly funded programs and existing NIST laboratory manufacturing and research programs and NIST mission support functions.
• Applies expertise judgment validation writing and communication skills to develop and deliver recommendations to senior management.
• Leads risk interviews with internal and external stakeholders; identifies and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data sources; and facilitates the participation of agency management and staff in risk assessment and reporting activities.
• Develops and delivers reports reference materials guidance training and/or communications; leads projects of notable complexity that impact senior management decision-making; applies initiative reasoning and evaluative methods.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements as applicable
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

This position requires one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level (ZA-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as:

• Developing and applying risk management principles within an organization or in the context of project and program management.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Integrating risk considerations into project and program management processes.
• Conducting quantitative analyses of complex data sets using tools such as Microsoft Excel.

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:
Section 14: Reconsideration of Qualification Determinations NIST

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

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!

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• A probationary period may be required.

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. For more information please visit our Careers website.

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.

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