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: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector: Directing a Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) technology portfolio, overseeing the transition of capabilities from initial concept assessment, through User Assessments and Advanced Technology Demonstrations, to final warfighter delivery Providing authoritative technical advice on emerging CBD technologies to senior leadership, interagency partners, and international counterparts to shape strategic policy and program direction Directing the full lifecycle of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) by developing, preparing, and defending Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions and budget proposals before OSD-level authorities Leading and supervising a multidisciplinary team of scientific professionals and contractors by exercising delegated managerial authority to set long-range strategic goals, manage resources, and establish performance standards to ensure mission success Translating joint military user requirements into concrete technical objectives and program plans Establishing collaborative agreements with organizations, government agencies, and the private sector to address scientific and capability gaps 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: A. 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. B. 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.
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/12948262 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: 2026-05-11