Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This is an acquisition position. For more information please see: AcqDemo.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector: Evaluating emerging technologies in the broad area of Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) for the warfighter and planning Technology Concept Assessments, Technology User Assessments, and Advanced Technology Demonstrations to meet missions, goals and objectives Directing and guiding multi-functional development teams, providing status and decisional briefs to senior leadership and leading interdepartmental and intergovernmental relationships and agreements to accomplish programs objectives Creating research and development programs/projects, including gap analysis, strategy development and implementation, and project initiation, providing direction and oversight to ensure the integrity and quality of technical program planning and execution Evaluating acquisition policies and procedures to ensure program effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and achievement of goals and objectives to include the development of financial plans associated with complex multi-project research and development portfolios by managing financial resources to achieve obligation, expenditure goals and adjusting financial plans based on new requirements Presenting technical and programmatic issues to varying levels and background audiences through both oral and written communication 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: 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. 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 *NOTE: Transcripts are required to apply for this position
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912599 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Application Deadline: 2026-03-30