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Physical Scientist

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Salary
$142K–$195K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

Summary

Manage and support science and technology programs, apply PPBE for resource allocation, and conduct technical studies.

## Science and Technology Program Specialist (NH-04)

We are seeking a highly qualified Science and Technology Program Specialist to contribute to technical studies, manage resource allocation through PPBE processes, and oversee science and technology programs across various organizational areas. This role requires direct, applicable experience for immediate success.

### Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in collaborative technical studies and analyses.
  • Apply Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process skills for effective resource allocation.
  • Manage and oversee science and technology programs across diverse organizational domains.
### Qualifications:

  • *Education:**
  • **Option 1:** A degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, including at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science (e.g., mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, electronics).
  • **Option 2:** An equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate professional experience or additional education.
  • *Experience (NH-04 Level):**
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 grade level (Federal service) or in the private sector.
  • Specialized experience must include:
* Assisting with collaborative technical studies. * Utilizing planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process skills for resource allocation. * Managing science and technology programs across a variety of organizational areas.
  • *For current federal employees:* Must have served 52 weeks at an NH-03 grade level or higher.
### Application Notes:
  • Your resume must not exceed two pages, be in PDF format, with no less than 1" margins and a 10-point font.
  • Clearly document all qualifications and education by the closing date.
  • Include months and hours worked per week for each employment.
  • Active Duty Service Members: Submit a "certification" of active service with your application if applicable.
  • Former/Current Political Appointees: Disclose prior appointments with relevant documentation (SF-50, statement of appointment details).


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The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is a headquarters-level staff of the United States Department of Defense. It is the principal civilian staff element of the U.S. secretary of defense, and it assists the secretary in carrying out authority, direction and control of the Department of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD is the secretary of defense's support staff for managing the Department of Defense, and it corresponds to what the Executive Office of the President of the U.S. is to the U.S. president for managing the whole of the Executive branch of the federal government.

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