Operations Administrator

NIST is seeking an Operations Administrator to support critical division operations through financial analysis, acquisitions, human resources, travel, agreements, and administrative services. This role advises leadership, evaluates business processes, analyzes program data, and recommends improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and support mission success.

NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) sets the definitive U.S. standards for nearly every kind of measurement employed in commerce and research, sometimes across more than 20 orders of magnitude. This position is in PML's Quantum Sensors Division, whose mission is to provide the metrological foundation for emerging electronic, magnetic, and photonic technologies by developing high-precision measurement devices, systems, standards, and methodologies and applying them to address national needs. If hired as the Operations Administrator, you will: Plan and execute administrative and operational activities that support the division's short- and long-term goals. Coordinate human resources, acquisitions, travel, agreements, and other administrative actions in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Analyze program and financial data using automated systems and tools to support reporting, resource planning, and management decisions. Evaluate business processes and recommend improvements that enhance division operations and efficiency. Advise division leadership on administrative and financial matters and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.