SCIENTIST

SCIENTIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Indian Head, Maryland

Salary Range: $69923 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties are listed at the FPL ND-04.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a SCIENTIST in the Research and Engineering Dept (E), in Novel Materials and Characterization Branch (E61) of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division located in Indian Head, MD.
• You will perform laboratory and range operations with minimal oversight aimed at organic synthesis, characterization, analysis, scale up and production of energetic materials and their constituents.
• You will perform independent complex research and development, and report results in peer-reviewed forums.
• You will develop original proposals/cost estimates/statements of work to secure external and internal funding for work to be executed.
• You will execute complex programs involving multiple personnel in different technical departments and manage necessary equipment/resources.
• You will participate in the safety culture and safety programs ongoing and developed at the duty station.

Qualifications: TO QUALIFY FOR ND-04: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 (GS-9/GS-11 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional Scientist, applying scientific theories, concepts, and practices to analyze and develop new energetic materials to meet mission requirements in support of an energetic or ordnance program. TO QUALIFY FOR ND-03: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-02 (GS-5/GS-8 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional Scientist, applying basic scientific principles to assist with or conduct research related to the development of energetic materials utilizing basic techniques, procedures, and methods. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: Chemistry Series, 1320 AND Professional and Scientific Positions. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: https://navsea.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/mq7lmPq0CrtTZYpqS9dNGA Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-16