Physical Scientist

Full Job Description

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. You may qualify at the GS 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector: Creating, coordinating and executing large research, development, test and evaluation programs to successful outcomes Translating basic scientific principles into capabilities for non-technical Senior decision makers Building, directing and guiding multi-functional and multi-national teams to successful outcomes Managing financial resources to achieve fiscal goals in a timely manner, including adjusting plans based on emerging requirements 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.

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.

Major Duties:

As a Physical Scientist at the GS-1301-15 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: Directs the formulation, development, implementation, and dissemination of DTRA's research and development efforts involving shock-related nuclear weapons effects and provides technical expertise on these matters Manages and coordinates efforts that address the shock-related nuclear weapons effects needs of DTRA and the Department of War (DoW) and involves the activities of numerous other government, commercial, and academic organizations Oversees the development of user-oriented shock-related nuclear weapons effects computer codes to aid non-technical Senior decision makers evaluate acquisition and operational plans Serves as scientific advisor to DTRA superiors, staff, and other DoW services/agencies on all shock-related nuclear weapons effects matters Prepares budget estimates, provides for continuity of effort, and reviews service proposals and proposals from commercial research and development firms in support of shock-related nuclear weapons effects phenomenology and related system impacts