This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511445900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Salaries for Senior Professionals range from $126,148 to $189,000.
As a Senior Professional you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government.
09/19/2018 to 10/19/2018
$126,148 - $189,000 per year
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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MDA-18-SES-10313540
511445900
This announcement is open to all qualified candidates.
As the Senior Research Engineer/Scientist/ Ballistic Missile Defense System Architect you will:
Applicants must be recognized as leading authorities in the fields of physical science and/or engineering. Although an Engineering or Physical Science and at least ten years of experience in missile defense systems or other major weapons systems is mandatory, a Masters or PhD in a scientific, engineering or technical management discipline is highly desired.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position, Level Ill Certification, in Systems Planning, Research Development, and Engineering (SPRDE). The selectee must be an Acquisition Corp member at the time of permanent selection or have been granted a waiver for membership. Acquisition Corp membership and Career Field Certification must be achieved within the first twenty-four (24) months of service, unless waived by the appropriate defense official, i.e. Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Development; or the Director of Acquisition Career Management (DACM). The incumbent must complete 80 continuous learning points every two years.
Financial Disclosure: Senior Professionals are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (SF-278), upon assuming a SL/ST position. This must be submitted annually and upon termination of employment.
Background Investigation: This position is designated as Special Sensitive and requires a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish eligibility for Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, for the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to mandatory technical qualifications required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check.
Volunteer Experience: Your Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ). Your narrative should be no more than two pages per TQ, not to exceed 10 pages.
3. Other supporting documents:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of 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.
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete For a job;
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or To gain access to the workplace; And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
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Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511445900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.