Physical Scientist

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to manage advanced scientific and technical programs within a federal agency. This role involves leading initiatives related to critical monitoring technologies and cutting-edge research.

• *Key Responsibilities (Vary by GS Level):**
• Analyze trends, identify gaps, and develop/implement long-range strategies and plans.
• Brief and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Initiate, lead, or participate in international, interagency, or DoD forums.
• Plan, manage, and provide technical/fiscal direction for complex procurement, operations and maintenance, or research and development efforts.
• Oversee and manage contractor performance, ensuring adherence to quality and funding requirements.
• Form and lead teams of technical or operational personnel.
• *Required Technical Expertise:**
• Nuclear/chemical explosion or earthquake monitoring and detection technologies.
• Modeling and simulation.
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML).
• *Qualification Levels:**
• *GS-15 Level (Equivalent to GS-14 Federal Service Experience):**
• One year of specialized experience demonstrating extensive leadership and depth in all key responsibilities, particularly:

* Initiating and leading representation at international, interagency, or DoD forums. * Technical direction, management, and fiscal control of *multiple complex projects* executed by multiple performers.

• *GS-14 Level (Equivalent to GS-13 Federal Service Experience):**
• One year of specialized experience demonstrating strong capabilities in all key responsibilities, particularly:

* Participating in international, interagency, or DoD forums. * Project planning, acquisition, and management of a portfolio comprised of *several projects* executed by several performers.

• *Education Requirements:**
• A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science (e.g., mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, electronics).
• **or** A combination of education and experience, including education equivalent to the major described above with at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• *Note:** Failure to provide transcripts will result in an ineligible rating for this position.