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Summary
This position is located in Science, Technology Assessment and Analytics (STAA). The STAA is devoted to enhancing and expanding its support to Congress in conducting technology assessments, oversight of federal science and technology programs, and development of innovative analytical techniques in carrying out audits and evaluations.
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The GAO is seeking experienced professionals to serve as a Sr. Biological Scientist performing the following:
- Supports or leads the execution of engagements that are particularly technical in their issues and/or content, including technology assessments, technical performance audits or audits with biological science-related components, and Comptroller General Forums and Roundtables.
- Plans, manages, and executes technology assessments and technical performance audits, including holding primary responsibility for designing and scoping the engagement, identifying and contacting information sources to obtain needed data, analyzing the data to develop key findings, and preparing a report to relay the results of our work to the Congress.
- Evaluates and analyzes data to determine relevance and reliability. Provide full support for written products.
- Develops findings, recommendations, and/or policy implications and options and drafts reports that provide factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner that meets the needs of congressional clients.
- Participates in the planning, preparation, development, drafting, and review of technical sections of engagement products and supporting engagement documentation.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Some travel is required.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
2A
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Job family (Series)
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
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