Job Summary

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.

Job Description

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector: Evaluating emerging technologies in the broad area of Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) for the warfighter and planning Technology Concept Assessments, Technology User Assessments, and Advanced Technology Demonstrations to meet missions, goals and objectives Directing and guiding multi-functional development teams, providing status and decisional briefs to senior leadership and leading interdepartmental and intergovernmental relationships and agreements to accomplish programs objectives Creating research and development programs/projects, including gap analysis, strategy development and implementation, and project initiation, providing direction and oversight to ensure the integrity and quality of technical program planning and execution Evaluating acquisition policies and procedures to ensure program effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and achievement of goals and objectives to include the development of financial plans associated with complex multi-project research and development portfolios by managing financial resources to achieve obligation, expenditure goals and adjusting financial plans based on new requirements Presenting technical and programmatic issues to varying levels and background audiences through both oral and written communication 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 *NOTE: Transcripts are required to apply for this position