Summary

NIST seeks a Database and Compliance Specialist to manage the IP database, oversee data migration, administer license compliance, track royalties, develop non-confidential disclosures, generate reports, and collaborate with attorneys, researchers, licensees, and management to support technology transfer.

This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 07/21/2026, or on the date the first 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Duties

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As the Database and Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the NIST Technology Partnerships Office's technology transfer mission by managing intellectual property data, ensuring license compliance, and improving business processes. You will oversee critical database operations, support intellectual property and licensing activities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient administration of technology transfer programs. Major duties include:

• Plan, manage, and execute activities related to the maintenance and administration of the Technology Partnerships Office's intellectual property database with minimal supervision.
• Manage the migration of data from the legacy database to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Provide ongoing administrative and operational oversight of the database, including generating reports to support agreement tracking, patent application management, and program decision-making.
• Perform license compliance activities, including tracking licensee obligations, issuing royalty invoices, and following up on overdue payments and milestone reports.
• Develop non-confidential disclosures (NCDs) for NIST technologies and manage and streamline the NCD process.
• Collaborate with Technology Partnerships Office staff, NIST attorneys, researchers, licensees, and management to support technology transfer activities and ensure efficient program operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level (ZA-II at NIST).

Specialized experience is defined as:

1. Working with technology tracking or storing databases.
2. Experience composing technology writing for non-technical audiences.

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

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 NIST's 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.

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.

Benefits

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