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A Physical Scientist studies and conducts research in one of many specialized areas within the natural sciences including biology, chemistry and physics.
$106,044 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements panama city naval surface warfare center, FL Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Duties You will lead the scientific review of early-stage research programs to assess technical feasibility, scientific merit, and military potential, aligning viable projects with established prototyping and transition pathways. You will translate operational fleet requirements into testable systems and actionable science and technology strategies. You will oversee the design of scientifically rigorous experiments to validate system performance and direct root-cause failure analysis for transitioning technologies. You will analyze the command's technology portfolios to identify opportunities for technology integration, translating high-level priorities into plans that create new, multi-domain capabilities for the warfighter. You will communicate complex technical and strategic information to diverse audiences through clear, concise written and oral methods to justify resource allocation, connect concepts to military requirements, and guide long-range planning. You will serve as the command's Office of Research and Technology Application (ORTA) lead, leading command efforts to leverage critical T2 and IP mechanisms such as CRADAs, EPAs, PIAs, or patents, to expedite innovation. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series) or a General Physical Scientist (1301-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801 and 1301) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist demonstrating experience leading the technical evaluation and transition planning of applied physical science or complex engineering systems. This experience must include applying scientific or engineering principles to accomplish at least TWO of the following: 1) Assessing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for RDT&E projects. 2) Overseeing the design or execution of rigorous testing and evaluation parameters to validate prototype performance. 3) Mitigating technical risks in emerging physical systems. 4) Securing funding or transition pathways to bridge laboratory technologies to formal Programs of Record. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet at least one of the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)