This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a (JSTO) RD-CBS subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: pharmacology; drug development; pre-clinical studies; clinical trials; human and animal use models; emerging and innovative technologies; medical countermeasures (MCMs) development; and related fields applicable to developing MCMs against the effects of exposure to chemical threat agents.

Duties

As a Interdisciplinary Chemist/Pharmacologist/Toxicologist at the GS-0405/0415/1320-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Joint Science and Technology Office subject matter expert. Evaluates research and development which address warfighter requirements in chemical MCMs. Generates technical and financial program plans required to develop and demonstrate novel technologies and capabilities and transition them to Advanced Development/acquisition programs. Participates in teams with civilian and military engineers and scientists carrying out specific chemical MCM science and technology programs, utilizing a thorough understanding of research and development methods and program management techniques with specific expertise applicable to chemical medical countermeasures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel - Periodic travel, both domestic and international may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• 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 TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• 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 there after.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 450, upon entering the position, annually, and upon termination of employment, in accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993.
• This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering and Technical Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 4 years.
• The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Demonstrated knowledge of the scientific principles, current and new theories, and methods pertinent to medical countermeasure development, drug discovery, development, and licensure of pretreatment/ prophylaxis and/or therapeutic drugs against chemical agents. Experience (2+ years) planning, coordinating, integrating and evaluating research and development programs/projects and providing technical and program management advice including experience providing direction and oversight to ensure the integrity and quality of the technical program planning and execution, compliance with policy and budget, consistency with mission priorities, and administrative productivity. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience (2+ years) working with DoD acquisition policies and procedures to evaluate program effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and achievement of stated goals and objectives to include the development of financial plans associated with multi-project research and development portfolios and managing financial resources to achieve obligation and expenditure goals. Experience (2+ years) in using guidelines, such as broad policy statements, recent scientific findings, or reports that are often ambiguous and require interpretation to evaluate and guide programs to achieve the best interests of the government in circumstances not explicitly covered by policy and/or requirements. Expert skills and ability in both written and oral communications to develop integrated plans and studies, strategy documents, briefings to high-ranking personnel, and communicate technical information in peer-reviewed scientific literature. You may qualify at the GS 12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Demonstrated knowledge of the scientific principles, current and new theories, and methods pertinent to medical countermeasure development, drug discovery, development and licensure of pretreatment/prophylaxis and/or therapeutic drugs against chemical agents. Experience (

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]