Job details
Salary $109,571 - $183,300 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
A successful candidate in this position will serve as a general engineer/physical scientist in the nnsa associate administrator for management and budget`s office, in the office of programming, analysis, and evaluation (pa&e).
Responsibilities
As a general engineer or physical scientist for nnsa you will,
Provide engineering and/or scientific professional design, research and development advisory services for a variety of complex programs, systems, operations, projects and facilitiesExercise significant originality and creativity in applying a diverse set of mathematical, statistical, and operations research techniques to highly specialized scientific or engineering programs.
Develop complex analytical products such as cost estimates, analyses of alternatives (aoa), business case analyses, front-end assessments, portfolio analyses, or other similar products using in-depth knowledge of mathematical, statistical, and/or engineering or physical sciences.
Develop databases, models, and/or tools to support cost or schedule estimation, weapon modernization, capital acquisition, equipment procurement, or resource constrained programming decisionsDeploy these models, tools, or databases in areas such as portfolio management and optimization, budgeting, and acquisition decision-making.
Lead analytical teams by developing tasks and execution schedule, overseeing day-to-day activities, coordinating with senior program and site partners, ensuring final products are high-quality and defensible, and presenting results to senior leadership.
Participate in a community of analysts developing similar analytical products, encourage the free flow of ideas and best practices, and participate in the development of nnsa policy in areas such as cost estimating.
Communicate results of complex analytical studies to stakeholdersReview and integrate results of multidisciplinary models or analyses into a succinct message, and present through oral and written methods to senior management, other nnsa organizations, or occasionally external stakeholders such as congressional staffRepresent the interests of the organization with nnsa or doe senior officials, contractors, reviewing entities, and other federal agencies.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
4
Job family (series)
0801 general engineering
1301 general physical science
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Subject to random drug testing
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Favorable suitability determination required.
Financial disclosure is required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a q level security clearance.
You must be a united states citizen.
This employer participates in the e-verify program.
Males must abide by selective service registration requirements.
Compliance with homeland security presidential directive (hspd-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
A two year trial period may be required.
More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
As required by executive order 14043, federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 regardless of the employee`s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by lawIf selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against covid-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by november 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after november 22The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
Qualifications
Specialized experience statement: a qualified candidate`s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower nnsa demonstration project pay band or gs grade in the federal serviceI.e., nn/en-03 or gs-13)Specialized experience for this position is defined as, experience applying professional engineering or physical science concepts, theories, and practices to:
Develop complex analytical products (e.gCost estimates, schedule estimates, risk and uncertainty analyses, business case analyses, portfolio analyses, or other similar products supporting budgeting or acquisition decisions), or
Develop models or tools supporting cost or schedule estimating, weapon modernization, construction or capital acquisition, equipment procurement, resource constrained programming decisions, portfolio management or optimization, budgeting, or acquisition decision-making.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competenciesDo not provide a separate narrative written statementRather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the ksas identified belowCite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this positionDo not write `see resume` in your application!
Cost-benefit analysis
Oral communication
Team building
Technical competence
`experience` refers to paid and unpaid experienceExamples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through national service programs (such as peace corps and americorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizationsVolunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceYou must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
801 - degree: professional engineeringThe curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the accreditation board for engineering and technology as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronicsOr combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineeringThere are alternate methods to meeting the engineering educational requirement (e.g., holding current professional engineering registration, having passed the eit examination, or having completed specified academic courses or a related degree)Please refer to the opm qualification standards at professional engineering positions.
Or
1301 -aDegree: 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 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 educationPlease refer to the opm qualification standards at physical science positions.
Education: education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of educationApplicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the u.sMust have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the u.sA written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcementFailure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the positionFor special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the department of education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit the national association of credential evaluation services.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
**if you are selected, official transcripts will be required.
** foreign education: applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the u.sMust have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the u.sA written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcementFailure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the positionFor special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the department of education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit the national association of credential evaluation servicesPlease note: if your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited u.sEducational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the u.sAccredited institution that accepted your foreign education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional information
The u.sDepartment of energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyFor more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the fedshirevets: click here.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
All males born after december 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding selective service registrationTo learn more about this law, visit the selective service web page, who must registerIf you are not registered and don`t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the federal government.
Eeo policy: click here.
Reasonable accommodation policy: click here.
Veterans information: click here.
Telework: click here.
Selective service registration: click here
Information about the nnsa demonstration project can be found by clicking here.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirementsIf you meet the qualifications requirements, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated `ineligible` or `not qualified`.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Q access authorization
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-sensitive (cs)/high risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness, national security
Required documents
Required documents
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submitSome documents may not apply to all applicantsIf you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.
All applicants: you must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.
For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
You must include your most recent performance appraisal.
Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
You may list all incentive awards on your resume.
Most doe offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a usajobs resume builder format)However, some offices may require the usajobs resume formatYou will be notified at the time you click `apply online` which is requiredIt is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this usajobs resume tutorial video on youtube.
Current and former federal employees: most recent sf-50 (standard form 50 - notice of personnel action)To properly verify status eligibility, your sf-50 must show the followingIf you do not submit an appropriate sf-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility!
Full position title;
Appointment type;
Occupational series;
Pay plan, grade, and step;
Tenure code; and
Service computation date (scd).
If your current position sf50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current sf50, you must provide your previous sf-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.
For professional, scientific and engineering positions: if qualifying on the basis of an alternate method, i.e., professional license, you must submit official documentation to support your claim with your application package.
Applicants using education to qualify (if allowed): documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcriptsEducation cannot be substituted for experience in some positions at higher grade levelsPlease see the education section for more information.
Positive education requirement: for those positions that have a positive education requirement, you must provide an unofficial transcript to show proofSee the education section for more information.
Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (dd-214 member #4 copy, va letter, standard form (sf) 15 as applicable)Please note: if you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive veterans preference under the vow (veterans opportunity to work) to hire heroes act of 2011.
Performance appraisals: submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Open to united states citizens.
