Job Description
Document Specialist - Junior (Department of Commerce/NIST)
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area (Remote - Occasional team meetings/ability to get to DC within 72 hours notice)
BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.
We are actively seeking an Junior Document Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC's) National Institute of Standards and Technology (BIS) in efforts to guide global engagement by all U.S. stakeholders in activities related to AI standardization.
Work Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory, Office of Emerging Technologies has released the Artificial Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and is working to operationalize if for stakeholder groups with different needs. This role will support NIST in solidifying new and in-progress AI standards, in collaboration with domestic and international partners.
In support of this program, the Document Specialist will conduct research for AI standards and provide technical writing and documentation support for "zero drafts" and other deliverables throughout the standards development lifecycle. The Document Specialist will use Office products including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Responsibilities: The Document Specialist will support tasks such as:
- Research, write, and revise AI standards proposals and related documents
- Remain informed of relevant international AI standards activities
- Document lessons learned and maintain project documentation as directed by NIST or the the Senior Document Specialist
- Provide coordination and logistical support including identifying and monitoring AI standards activities and stakeholders
- Support NIST's efforts to draft technical and policy documents reflecting AI Risk Management Framework principles
- Provide meeting summaries and readouts
- Compile NIST expert comments and support comment adjudication and document editing and review processes
Minimum Requirements - U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years of experience preparing technical documentation, including conducting relevant research
- Ability to follow processes and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications - Working knowledge of international AI standards and the stakeholder community
- Experience supporting Government contracts
- Understanding of common style guides and publishing quality standards
- Independent problem-solving
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Benefits BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: healthcare reimbursement, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.
About BluePath BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.
BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,