This position is part of the Research and Development Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for Acting as a senior RD acquisition advisor and strategist, interfacing between DTRA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) regarding the DTRA SBIR/STTR program and related acquisition approaches.

Duties

As a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST at the GS-1301-14/15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program managers, responsible for a multi-million dollar portfolio and oversees for all aspects of planning, coordinating, integrating, implementing and the overall management of the programs on a daily basis and ensuring that the programs adhere to the SBIR and STTR Policy Directives issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OSD(R&E)) and the DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). Acts as a senior RD acquisition advisor and strategist, interfacing between DTRA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) regarding the DTRA SBIR/STTR program and related acquisition approaches. Additionally, provides oversight to the Agile Acquisition Team and responsible for the overall management of the portfolio. In coordination with the Division Chief, plans the future years spend plans for the portfolio and contributes to the Division POM with the Agile Acquisition team funding and manpower requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Travel (up to 10%) is required. Must be available for weekend travel, weekend layovers during travel, and long hours in travel status. Travel to remote, austere locations in both CONUS and OCONUS required.
• 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 Security Clearance with CNWDI access.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
• 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. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 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.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.
• 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.
• Valid Passport Required

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: Extensive experience with the management and oversight of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Programs and/or Science and Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. Extensive experience managing multiple portfolios, programs or projects in order to manage the diverse SBIR/STTR program portfolio. Expert understanding of project management functions, including planning, programming, budgeting, procurement, logistics and resource management in order to oversee the development and execution of comprehensive and complex project plans. You may qualify at the GS 14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Broad experience with the management and oversight of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Programs and/or Science and Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. Broad experience managing multiple portfolios, programs or projects in order to manage the diverse SBIR/STTR program portfolio. Broad understanding of project management functions, including planning, programming, budgeting, procurement, logistics and resource management in order to oversee the development and execution of comprehensive and complex project plans 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 1301, series as listed below: Basic Requirements: 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.

Education

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? 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: DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil