Supervisory Interdisciplinary -Physical Scientist/Geophysicist/Chemist/Astronomy Space Sci/Physicist
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Science
Research Scientist, Physics -
Engineering
Research Scientist, Physics
The primary purpose of this position is:
To serve as AFTAC's senior expert and focal point for identifying, initiating, and expanding new research and development partnerships and mission areas within the US Government (USG) and internationally. Serve as a leading authority and directly interface with seniors across all elements of government and with international partners and leaders.
This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:- Geophysics Series 1313, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
- General Physical Science Series 1301, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series: https:///
- Physics Series 1310, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series: https:///
- Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series: https:///
- Chemistry Series, 1320, Please use link to determine the basic requirements for the above series: https:///
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
Geophysics Series 1313, General Physical Science Series 1301, Physics Series 1310, Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330, Chemistry Series, 1320:
Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include:
Mastery of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods in the field of physical science, with broad interpretive knowledge in nuclear sciences (i.e. radiochemistry and nuclear measurement principles), national technical nuclear forensics, laboratory analysis systems, spaced-based surveillance, seismology, hydro-acoustics, and program management concepts, principles and practices; knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel management, systems acquisition and contracting of scientific projects and programs;
knowledge of Joint DoD, DOE, DOJ, DOS and OHS structure, organizations, and mission/functions, interrelationships and operations.
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Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
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You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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