SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

• As a SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST at the GS-1301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the RD-CBP Chief; responsible for supervising activities within the Division to plan, coordinate, integrate, implement, and evaluate research programs in the broad area of chemical and biological force protection, response and recovery. Identifies technical and programmatic issues, initiates resolutions, and represents the CBP Division and DTRA in technical and programmatic discussions with counterpart managers across the interagency. Manages and directs a highly complex and technical chemical and biological defense (CBD) program, encompassing CBD Industry Programs, CBD Studies and Contractor Support influencing diverse missions and activities. Acts with broad authority to coordinate and integrate research activities that feed and facilitate acquisition programs within CBDP. Directs all actions necessary to implement research and development programs and monitors the critical transition between CB S&T programs and follow-on acquisition programs. Performs the full range of supervisory and personnel management duties for members of assigned team (military and civilian) Ensures appropriate stewardship of funding to include: develops and reviews Division budgetary and execution plans; develops and reviews supporting Statements of Work (SOW) and Procurement Requests (PRs), and support to the CBDP POM build cycle.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. For the GS-15 grade level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector: Directing a complex scientific research portfolio in Chemical and Biological Basic and Applied Sciences (B&SS), with emphasis upon detection, protection, contamination mitigation, and decontamination capability sets, to resolve functional/technical defense deficiencies and advising DoD, interagency, and international partners Managing the transition of Science & Technology (S&T) initiatives to formal acquisition programs by executing Technology Transition Agreements (TTAs), supporting Material Development Decision (MDD) planning, and authoring authoritative strategic inputs Translating customer requirements into technical and fiscal plans, preparing, and defending Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and providing authoritative oversight of R&D fund execution through the review of defense acquisition instruments (SOWs, MIPRs, PRs) to meet OSD cost, schedule, and performance targets Serving as a primary representative and liaison coordinating joint R&D initiatives through international bodies, establishing interagency agreements to close defense capability gaps, and drafting authoritative responses to Congressional, Department-level, and interagency inquiries Supervising civilian and contractor workforce with delegated authority in establishing organizational structures, setting performance standards and conducting employee appraisals Resolving grievances and conduct matters; approving administrative actions such as travel, training and leave Enforcing organizational compliance directives. 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. 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: A. 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. B. 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

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035406 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).