Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

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As a SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST (CCMD) at the GS-0301-14 some 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 DTRA's $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 DTRA's S&T portfolio.
• Establishes and sustains relationships with advisors, staff, and other stakeholders focused on ensuring mutual understanding of unique CWMD requirements, and DTRA's 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

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must 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 DTRA's 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.

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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.

Benefits

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