This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and sustaining familiarity with U.S. and international counter-weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) science, in order to identify areas of mutual interest.

Duties

As a Supervisory Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist/Chemist/Biologist at the GS-0401/1301/1320-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as lead negotiator for new R&D International cooperation agreements on behalf of DTRA and DoD. Represents DTRA at the DoD level in developing, coordinating and implementing international RDT&E cooperation policy and strategy. Designated as DTRA lead for interface with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) for international RDT&E cooperation. Oversees preparation of agreement documentation including the Summary Statement of Intent, Information Exchange Annexes, and Project Agreements. Advises Agency and Directorate leadership on planning and execution of bilateral and multilateral technology-related engagements. Oversees the development and execution of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) involving DTRA technologies and contributes to the formulation and implementation of Agency FMS policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel - Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport. Travel 20% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally Flex and compensatory time
• Occasional adjustment of work week to include performance during non-standard hours and weekends may be required to support coordination activities and meetings with DTRA overseas representatives, CCMD Staff, and foreign partners.
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• This is an Acquisition Workforce Position in the Engineering and Technical Management Functional Area; Practitioner tier . The incumbent will be required to become certified in the applicable career field within 5 years.
• The incumbent must obtain a minimum of 80 continuous learning points (CLPs) for every 2 year CLP period, with a goal of at least 40 annually
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience identifying science and technology capabilities and developments with the potential to contribute to U.S. defense research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts. Knowledge of science and technology (particularly in the nuclear, chemical, and biological domains) relevant to the mission of countering weapons of mass destruction. Knowledge of DoD regulations, policies, and processes related to international science and technology cooperation. Experience with international relations and building and sustaining partnerships with allies. Expert ability to synthesize and communicate highly-technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to broad audiences of military and civilian professional and technical personnel. 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 0401/1301/1320, series as listed below: General Physical Science Series, 1301 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. Or 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. Chemistry Series 1320, Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. Or Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Biological Sciences 0401, Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Education

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

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-0259
• Email: [email protected]