Physical Scientist

Summary

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Department of Energy. As a Physical Scientist, you will serve as a technical project manager and expert advisor within the Department of Energy. The main role is to oversee, coordinate, and evaluate technically complex research and development projects focused specifically on energy infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity.

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) office works to discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. Through forward-looking research and technology development, our team of talented and diverse experts provides technology solutions for today and options for tomorrow. For more information visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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As a Physical Scientist, you will:

• Oversee and manage scientific, engineering, and energy infrastructure cyber-resilience research projects from design through deployment to ensure final deliverables meet programmatic goals.
• Conduct in-depth technical analyses of physical science and engineering issues to resolve scientific uncertainties, address unique challenges, and evaluate new technology applications.
• Serve as a Technical Project Officer (TPO) on assigned federal awards, preparing critical documentation-such as budgets, statements of work (SOWs), and procurement packages-in compliance with federal regulations.
• Provide expert technical advice, recommendations, and assistance to senior leadership, colleagues, and external organizations on high-visibility, difficult, or controversial scientific and engineering matters.
• Collaborate and maintain productive working relationships with diverse partners across industry, academia, national laboratories, and other government agencies to identify research gaps and coordinate development efforts.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, papers, and briefings on project objectives and progress for professional societies, stakeholder meetings, and management reviews.

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See .
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• Occasional Travel may be required.
• Within 6 months of appointment, obtain and maintain Technical Officer/Contracting Officer Representative (TPO/COR) certification at level appropriate for assigned projects.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

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.

OR

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 4 of the following: