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Your tasks

• Defines critical scientific or engineering intelligence issues, refines research and collection methodologies, and establishes technical requirements to acquire vital information on foreign defense systems.
• Independently evaluates complex scientific data and physical signatures utilizing computer models and simulations to characterize and predict signatures of foreign military systems.
• Authors and publishes authoritative technical intelligence products, engineering reports, and formal position papers to inform national-level defense decision-makers.
• Plans, scopes, and manages technical programs, project milestones, and external contractor resources to ensure deliverables align with objectives and budgets.
• Represents the organization as a technical expert on panels and working groups to negotiate agreements and coordinate interdisciplinary technology efforts.
• Delivers high-level technical briefings and scientific assessments to senior Army leaders, acquisition managers, and defense policymakers.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement listed under Education, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Conducting scientific or engineering research to collect and evaluate technical data related to the signatures of complex systems; AND Applying analytical methods and computer modeling techniques to test technical hypotheses and assess system signatures; AND Preparing technical reports, studies, or analytical products to communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences; AND Presenting technical briefings or participating in collaborative working groups to coordinate project requirements and resolve technical issues across organizations.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work directly related to the position being filled. Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html The Engineering and Physical Sciences families have specific educational requirements in addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements above, you must also meet the specific educational requirements for the series that you apply for in order to be considered for this position. The requirements for each series are described in the occupational questionnaire. Transcripts that support these requirements MUST be submitted at the time of application. Note: Education must have been completed in a U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.

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About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the National Ground intelligence center, Functional S&TI Directorate, Signatures Division, S&TI Signatures Branch, Charlottesville, VA 22911.