This Senior Research Scientist position is located at the DEVCOM Armaments Center. This is an interdisciplinary job. Series assigned to individual positions under this job will be determined based on the selectee's paramount qualifications at the time of selection.

Duties

**This is an interdisciplinary job. Series assigned to individual positions under this job will be determined based on the selectee's paramount qualifications at the time of selection.** This position serves as the senior research scientist/engineer, DEVCOM Armaments Center (AC) which serves as the Army's technology leader for armament systems. Supports the Army's Strategic Planning to provide necessary capabilities to Combatant Commanders in support of National security and defense strategies, and deliver lethal firepower with minimum collateral effects, while increasing survivability of the soldier. Leads improvements to the Army's energetics characterization and qualification efforts necessary to ensure munitions performance, safety and reliability requirements in the future will be met. Interfaces extensively with Department of Energy, Joint Services, HQDA, JML LCMC, OSD, NATO and Industry.

Requirements

Qualifications

Position requires substantial experience and significant scientific contributions related to the scientific disciplines and topic areas described in this position description. Incumbent demonstrates ability to think about issues creatively and with a practical view for applicability to inform policy, programs, and operational needs. Scientific achievements have demonstrated innovation and potential for maturation through applied and advanced technology research. Incumbent has peer-reviewed publications, invited presentations, and held positions with status in DoD/national/international scientific/professional organizations and societies.Incumbent demonstrates expertise as an independent principal investigator/researcher, leading complex programs of research, scientific leadership/mentoring of other scientist, and close collaboration with scientists of various disciplines within DoD, academia, and industry.In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. 1. Specialized Experience. Is experience closely related to, the field in which the candidate will work. Experience must have been sufficiently specialized to ensure adequate familiarity with the area of specialization, be both nationally and internationally recognized as an authority within the scientific and engineering community, or have direct application in the area for which the applicant is being considered. 2. Technical Qualification (TQ). (Mandatory Submission) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing this TQ. TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience end accomplishments. Failure to meet or address the mandatory Technical Qualification automatically disqualifies an applicant from consideration: TQ write up should not exceed 2 pages. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualification demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: Technical Qualification (TQ): I have demonstrated experience with Energetics Characterization and Qualification (EC&Q) technology experiments, chemistry, material interactions and subsequent relationship and application to munition systems design and performance. You MUST submit TQ providing specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments as stated in the job announcement (Limit 2 pages). Failure to do so, will result in an 'ineligible' rating. 3. Senior Professional Qualifications (SPQ) (Mandatory Submission)A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing both Senior Professional Qualifications. Applicants must provide specific examples that address relevant experience end accomplishments. Failure to meet or address the mandatory Scientific Professional Technical Qualification automatically disqualifies an applicant from consideration. Limit your responses to 1 page per SPQ. SPQ 1.I possess the ability to establish and maintain impactful working relationships with key management, professional and scientific personnel; advise and consult on scientific and technological programs and problems; and serve as an effective spokesperson for the organization both nationally and internationally. AND SPQ 2. I have stature in the profession as indicated by memberships, activity, and tangible contributions in professional and scientific societies or equivalent organizations, honors, awards, and other recognition and leadership in national and international scientific communities. Contributions and professional reputation as evidenced by citations, patents, publications and/or documented transitions of science which advance knowledge and maturity in the field.

Education

This position requires a minimum of a Graduate Degree (preferably, Ph.D. or equivalent experience) in one of the following disciplines:

0801, 0830,0855 and 0893: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

1301: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

1310: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/

1320: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EN-APF-W4MKAA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD DO NOT MAIL Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 US
• Name: Claudia Keit
• Email: claudia.m.keit.civ@army.mil