Overview

The roles of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the CHIPS Act are as financial stewards of the CHIPS Incentives Program and as scientific leaders for the CHIPS Research and Development Program. In executing these programs, the CHIPS team is required to meet aggressive deadlines to issue funding announcements, set application deadlines, and issue decisions on awards, with varying timelines associated with various programs. NIST requires an integrated approach for program administration across the grants and projects lifecycle, including consistent processes, program management and on-going support.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing Davis-Bacon and other Related Acts compliance needs, including both proactive awardee review of grantee adherence to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts requirements and addressing potential complaints or violations.
• Review contractual language, certified payroll documentation, and overall awardee policies and procedures related to Davis-Bacon Act implementation and compliance.
• Support development of technical assistance documentation and guidance for the purposes of awardee adherence to Davis-Bacon requirements.
• Engagement with other federal government Department representatives on compliance requirements, enforcement policies, best practices, and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with direct oversight and/or compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, including familiarity with certified payroll requirements and systems, Davis-Bacon contractual terms, and policies and procedures necessary for effective Davis-Bacon oversight.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience

Pay Range

EEO

PCI Federal Services (PCIFS) is an equal-opportunity employer. PCIFS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates

in accordance with applicable federal law.