PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Travel (up to 25%) is required. Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering and Technical Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner Tier. This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive- Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods in fields of engineering, mathematics, physics, geophysics, and/or chemistry sufficient to apply these to research and development of conventional weapons. Knowledge of the process to plan, develop, coordinate, test, and evaluate research and development programs with limited direction and oversight, to address war-fighter requirements for combating weapons of mass destruction. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and the basic principles of financial management. Ability to recognize the need for and then develop new procedures to solve problems or to perform more refined analyses. Advise others in the application of DoD/Agency rules, regulations and procedures; demonstrate the skill to identify problems, gather information, and draw conclusions, recommend solutions, etc. Prepare papers and reports for publication. Ability to develop statements of work, statements of objectives, evaluation criteria, and to review proposals in support of acquisition efforts. Experience in independently establishing measures of effectiveness for R&D projects, monitoring results to assess measures were met and draw conclusions about technical findings, and report these conclusions to high level officials. Experience in evaluating programs and draw conclusion to the priority, timing and direction future programs should take, in anticipation of future warfighter needs. Experience in integrating and coordinating the efforts of others who are themselves experts within the government and industry pursuing research, development and projects, particularly as they relate to efforts requiring breakthroughs or highly involved controversial objectives You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods in fields of engineering, mathematics, physics, geophysics, and/or chemistry sufficient to apply these to research and development of conventional weapons. Knowledge of the process to plan, develop, coordinate, test, and evaluate research and development programs with limited direction and oversight, to address war-fighter requirements for combating weapons of mass destruction. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and the basic principles of financial management. Ability to recognize the need for and then develop new procedures to solve problems or to perform more refined analyses. Advise others in the application of DoD/Agency rules, regulations and procedures; demonstrate the skill to identify problems, gather information, and draw conclusions, recommend solutions, etc. Prepare papers and reports for publication. Ability to develop statements of work, statements of objectives, evaluation criteria, and to review proposals in support of acquisition efforts. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1301, series as listed below: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering & Technical Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES/DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. 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