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.