Business Operations Specialist

NIST is seeking highly motivated Administrative Officers to support critical scientific, technical, and operational programs through strategic coordination of administrative and business operations. These positions play a key role in ensuring effective financial management, workforce support, acquisitions, travel, and organizational operations that enable mission success, informed decision-making, and efficient execution of program objectives across the organization.

In this position, you will:
- Coordinate and manage administrative and operational activities in support of organizational programs, priorities, and mission objectives.
- Administer and monitor budget and financial activities, including tracking expenditures, analyzing funding usage, and supporting budget planning and execution.
- Advise managers and staff on administrative policies, procedures, and organizational processes related to acquisitions, travel, human resources, financial management, and other operational activities.
- Prepare and coordinate acquisition requests, interagency agreements, travel actions, and other administrative transactions in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
- Analyze administrative processes, identify operational issues, and develop recommendations or solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilize automated systems, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to track, analyze, and communicate organizational and financial information.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational operations, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of administrative activities.
- Independently manage multiple priorities and provide responsive administrative support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.