This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/616847500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent serves as a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Science Advisor focused on advancing operational and live fire test and evaluation methods to increase efficiency and credibility of T&E programs in support of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition decisions, and to keep pace with the emerging technologies and threats.
10/12/2021 to 10/26/2021
$158,541 - $199,300 per year
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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This job is opened to all qualified U.S. Citizens, Current Federal Employees, and Former Federal Employees.
The major duties and responsibilities of the Scientific Advisor will include, but are not limited to:
Basic Requirements: (Must provide transcripts.)
Engineering:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.
Physical Science:
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Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs.
Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 10/26/2021
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your application will be evaluated by a subject matter expert(s) and a certificate of best qualified candidates will be issued to the selecting official. The selecting official may interview the best qualified candidates before making a selection. Expect the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
1. Resume - In addition to your written statements addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications, not to exceed five pages. Applicants typically provide the following information:
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH USAJOBS: In order to expedite the review of your application, you must submit a complete online application package to include the Resume, the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and the Executive Core Qualifications. To apply online, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php? title=Alternate_Application_Information
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. The Executive Evaluation Panel will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and will generate a certificate of best qualified candidates for the selecting official. The selecting official may interview the best qualified candidates before making a selection. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/616847500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the principal staff element of the Secretary of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD includes the Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, Under Secretaries of Defense, Assistant Secretaries of Defense, General Counsel and the Director of Administration.
This position is located in the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Office of the Secretary of Defense. The Office is established by statute and the Director, with status and duties comparable to an Assistant Secretary of Defense, prescribes policy for and reports directly to the Secretary of Defense and the Congress on matters pertaining to Operational Test and Evaluation and
Live Fire Test and Evaluation within the Department of Defense (DOD). The Deputy Director for Air Warfare is the principal advisor and assistant to the Director on all OT&E matters relating to major DOD air warfare systems, and major defense acquisition programs, including the assessment of test adequacy.
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