PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

As a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST at the GS-1301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs the formulation, development, implementation, and dissemination of a significant component of DTRA's research and development efforts involving Nuclear Weapons Effects (NWE) and to provide technical expertise on these research matters. Technical expert in nuclear phenomenology and able to perform a wide range of functions either individually or through the coordinated efforts of other technical and managerial staff at DTRA, contractor organizations, government laboratories, and universities. Provides expert advice and consultation on legacy NWE modeling and simulation (M&S) test data. Work emphasizes NWE test data and M&S tools that are of direct application to enhancing the effectiveness of the warfighter, and that can serve as initial or exploratory work for future direct applications. Develops required programmatic and fiscal documentation to support the planning, programming, and budgeting system. Develops and prepares contract, Military Intergovernmental Purchase Request (MIPR), Interagency Order (IO), or any other packages necessary to implement projects. Executes all functions necessary to bring procurement actions to a successful conclusion. Provides a high degree of management and technical innovation to provide a quality product that meets requirements at the lowest cost. Maintains required liaison with personnel within DTRA, the military services, DoW agencies, Department of Energy (DOE) and any other organizations. Plans, conducts and chairs meetings to address technical problems concerning area of responsibility, keeping informed and advised on significant developments. Represents DTRA at meetings and as a member on panels and working groups. Keeps abreast of latest scientific theories, experiments, and technology trends which may have bearing upon activities of the Division. Provides scientific advice to the supervisor and DTRA management.