Job Description
Summary
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Duties
As a SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST (CCMD) at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:
- This position will serve as the Lead for the Staff Action Control Officer (SACO) Team under the Portfolio Integration Office within the Research and Development Directorate (RD). Engages with all stakeholders regarding relevant DTRA Science and Technology (S&T) capability development efforts including all related business and staff supporting functions which helps prioritize the alignment of DTRAs $1B portfolio of S&T investments against prioritized warfighter requirements.
- Conducts research and fact-finding missions to identify opportunities information and required feedback. Works with RD Leadership and Departments to connect and reconcile internal and external efforts to internal DTRA stakeholders; and responsively and comprehensively address inquiries. Consolidates inputs for action leveraging multiple network domains classifications levels and tools such as the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2).
- Further develops and maintains an understanding of other DoD and U.S. Agency S&T programs to identify potential collaborative opportunities and to avoid duplication of effort with DTRAs S&T portfolio.
- Establishes and sustains relationships with advisors staff and other stakeholders focused on ensuring mutual understanding of unique CWMD requirements and DTRAs CWMD capability development efforts and competencies.
- Coordinates with DTRA stakeholders to ensure RD activities and objectives are understood and represented in Agency-level interactions.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
- Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level within the DTRA agency:
- Communicating technical procedural and programmatic issues to technical and non-technical audiences of varying position levels and background
- Informing managers and senior leadership of findings and to create sound recommendations for senior leadership actions: Utilizing Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) and navigate agency staffing processes
- Utilizing knowledge on Services CCMDs and/or other Government Agencies to support their CWMD needs and in-depth knowledge of DTRAs organization missions and S&T programs
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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.
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Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
IC
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours