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AMNPO Manufacturing and Public Policy Fellows Program 2015 (Deadline Passed)

AMNPO Manufacturing and Public Policy Fellows Program

I. About Us

“Building the manufacturing capacity to restore our Nation”

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO) – the interagency office responsible for overseeing the planning, management, and coordination of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation program. The interagency office works with representatives from federal agencies with advanced manufacturing-related missions to maximize cooperation and coordinate Federal department and agency programs and activities.

Advanced manufacturing, put simply, refers to:

  • Integrating information technology into manufacturing processes – e.g. the “smart” assembly line; and
  • Developing new and improved products and materials for use in the manufacturing process.

A more technical definition is available here:
https://www.manufacturing.gov/advanced_manufacturing.html

II. Professional Development Program Summary

The AMNPO Manufacturing and Public Policy Fellows Program is an outstanding career opportunity for exceptionally motivated, productive, forward-thinking professionals.

Fellows will provide scientific, technical, and intellectual leadership, and analytical support contributing to the advancement of the office goals, in addition to working with internal and external partners, consulting, promoting engagement, and conducting research.

III. Required Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for consideration for the Program:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in science or engineering
  • Ten years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing
  • One year of public policy experience

The first 25 applicants who meet the criteria will be referred to the selection committee for a telephone interview. After the interview, if both the committee and the applicant wish to proceed further, the program will contact the applicant to obtain the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to verify their qualifications, as well as a writing sample. The two candidates whose qualifications are verified and whose writing samples score highest for clarity, accuracy and grammatical skill will be offered fellowships. At least two members of the candidate selection committee will review and score the writing samples.

IV. Results Desired

  • Stronger coordination with other participating organizations, including stakeholders in industry, academia, Federal agencies, state and local authorities, and others as needed.
  • Enhanced awareness of, engagement with, and functioning of advanced manufacturing programs.
  • More robust best practice documents, through interaction with professionals knowledgeable in advanced manufacturing and public policy.
  • Increased understanding of Federal manufacturing policy and programs across stakeholder groups.

V. Typical Responsibilities

  • Analyzing network policy issues to better define and understand emerging issues;
  • Catalyzing collaborative research, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement to solve complex policy challenges;
  • Sourcing, incubating, and accelerating high potential solutions that overcome critical barriers to collaboration; and
  • Consulting to create and reinforce a network of institutes that apply best practices to serve distinct collaboration challenges.

VI. Funding and Conflict of Interest Considerations

Following approval by their home organization, fellows are normally sponsored either partially or fully for their tenure with the program, as follows:

  • Fellows from universities and nonprofits: Work at NIST under an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Agreement or a guest researcher agreement. Under an IPA agreement, fellows are sponsored by their home organization at a 50% cost share. Under a guest researcher agreement, fellows may receive compensation from their university or home organization. Compensation can be in the form of academic credit, stipend, or other arrangement between the fellow and their university or home organization.
  • Fellows from manufacturing companies: Work at NIST under a guest researcher agreement. May receive compensation from their employing company.
  • All fellows must adhere to Department of Commerce and NIST ethics requirements; a summary can be found here:

http://ogc.commerce.gov/sites/ogc.commerce.gov/files/nist_summary_of_ethics_rules_2014-e_0.pdf
http://ogc.commerce.gov/sites/ogc.commerce.gov/files/non-employees_ethics_rules_2014-e.pdf

VII. Duration of Fellowship

  • Full-time or part-time. Fellowships usually run for twelve months, and limited duration appointments run for less than twelve months.
  • For university-based and nonprofit-based fellows, IPA agreements can be in place for a maximum of four years.

VIII. How to Apply

Interested applicants should email their resumes to [email protected]. The deadline for consideration, for Fall Fellowships, is July 15, 2015.

To learn more about our office and the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, visit www.manufacturing.gov/nnmi.

Last updated: June 8, 2015

Created January 22, 2018