Physical Scientist

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Scientist (DOE)
• Focus: Planning and execution of broad-scope scientific and engineering research projects

Description

You will plan and carry out DOE scientific and/or engineering projects and initiatives with a broad scope. The role includes analyzing technical, schedule, cost, and resource information, coordinating interdisciplinary research with federal staff, contractors, and partners, and managing technical and financial/contract documentation to support execution and COR responsibilities. You will also advise leadership through project status briefings, analyses, reports, and executive-level communications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical, schedule, cost, and resource information to identify risks and recommend actions
• Coordinate interdisciplinary research activities across federal staff, contractors, and external partners
• Prepare and manage technical, financial, acquisition, and contract-management documentation (e.g., SOWs, budgets, project plans, technical direction packages, contractor performance assessments)
• Advise research leaders and management officials on project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and execution strategies
• Prepare and present project status briefings, analyses, reports, and executive-level communications
• Lead project coordination activities across researchers, contractors, business support organizations, and external stakeholders to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and ensure timely milestones and deliverables

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national
• Meet the basic educational requirement: degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science (or equivalent education+experience)
• Meet GS-11 or GS-12 specialized experience requirements as defined in the posting
• Provide college transcripts for the positive education requirement
• e-Verify participation
• If selected: suitability/fitness determination after a background investigation
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period
• Occasional travel may be required
• Not remote; must report to listed duty station(s)
• If male and born after Dec 31, 1959: register with Selective Service or be exempt

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package (eligibility depends on the position type and appointment).