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Physical Scientist
Defense Threat Reduction Agency · Posted 26 days ago
About the Role
This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This is an acquisition position. For more information please see: AcqDemo.
What You'll Do
- →As a Physical Scientist at the GS-1301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: The position requires the individual to act as a subject matter expert in physical sciences, such as applied physics and chemistry, to guide the development of advanced technology prototypes for detection, protection, modeling, and hazard mitigation of chemical and biological threats.
- →Key duties include: Serve as a senior technical expert and authority on medical diagnostics, providing scientific leadership and oversight for the research, development, and evaluation of advanced assays and systems to detect chemical and biological threats.
- →Conceive, plan, and direct complex research and development programs in areas with limited precedent, originating new scientific methods and technological approaches to address critical capability gaps in chemical and biological defense.
- →Manage the full lifecycle of multifaceted Science & Technology (S&T) programs, including strategic planning, financial oversight, and execution to ensure integrity, quality, and compliance with DoW mission priorities and budgetary goals.
- →Represent the agency as a subject matter expert on technical committees, review panels, and in collaborations with inter-agency partners, international allies, academia, and industry to synchronize and integrate diagnostic development efforts.
- →Develop and prepare authoritative analyses, program budget submissions, and high-level reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders, including the annual Chemical Biological Defense (CBD) Report to Congress.
- →Lead and coordinate program activities with diverse stakeholders, conducting briefings and managing the technical review process to facilitate the rapid transition of innovative technologies to the warfighter.
Requirements
- ✓Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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