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The successful candidate in this position will serveas a Supervisory General Engineer or a Supervisory Physical Scientist in the NNSA Associate Administrator for Management and Budget's office.This position functions as theDirector of Financial Planningand Analysis.
Major Duties
As a Supervisory General Engineer or Supervisory Physical Scientist you will:
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Serve as an Authoritative National and International Nuclear Security Enterprise, General Engineer/Physical Scientist Expert Consultant for NNSA nuclear and non-proliferation programs, weapons, research and development, systems, operations, construction, facilities, activities, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Cost Estimation and Execution (PPBE).
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Plan, develop, evaluate, oversee, advise long and short range NNSA nuclear, engineering, and science programs, short- and long-range plans, projects, operations and activities, impacting national or international non-proliferation, nuclear weapons, and security.
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Evaluate existing and proposed nuclear programs and systems; initiate new program development strategies to advance or extend nuclear engineering and scientific knowledge.
- Explore, evaluate and incorporate state-of-the-art technological improvements into NNSA-wide nuclear programs and systems.
- Serve as the General Engineer or Physical Scientist technical program authority for NNSA fiscal planning, programming, cost estimating, modeling, planning studies, and Analysis of Alternatives.
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Accomplish program planning and cost estimate engineering and/or scientific research for Program Offices developing data-informed, defensible PPBE fiscal program plans and cost estimates.
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Review and assess budget and strategic planning activities, addressing emerging issues.
- Accomplish scientific and/or engineering technical review and analysis for Integrated Priority Lists (IPLs); the FYNSP, and the Congressional budget request. Advise program offices and account integrators about engineering and scientific nuclear program priorities during the PPBE programming process in order to align available resources with priorities and produce a balanced, integrated, executable Future-Years Nuclear Security Plan (FYNSP).
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Exercise authority for personnel actions for all subordinate employees. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, prepare schedules for completion of work; assign work to subordinates, evaluate work performance of subordinates; recommend performance pay increase, awards or bonuses; make personnel changes; give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees; and identify and implement developmental and training needs of employees.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSAqualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or GS grade level in the Federal Service i.e., EN/NN/NQ-04 or GS-15. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience independently applying advanced engineering or physical science practices, methods and concepts evaluating and assessing budget and strategic planning activities of existing and proposed nuclear programs and systems; exploring and evaluating the costs and budget implications of incorporating state-of-the-art technological improvements into nuclear programs and systems.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite 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 position.DO NOTwrite "see resume" in your application
1.Skill applying, the art and science of engineering or physical sciences sufficient to formulate, evaluate, nurture, and promote generation and exchange of new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices; to plan, evaluate, and execute short- and long- range programs impacting national & international issues; to serve as an authoritative expert and consultant on broad programs, in highly specialized fields, & industries affecting national or international interests and the well-being of the public.
2. Authoritative knowledgeof the theories and advanced state-of-the-art concepts and principles practiced in the science of professional engineering or physical sciences sufficient to understand the parameters underlying highly complex technical issues and to provide expert advisory services related to the cost, schedule, risk and budget implications of the design and operation of existing and new self-sustained facilities, and nuclear weapons systems in order to serve as a nationally recognized expert on the application of physical science or engineering science to the evaluation of the sustainment and improvement of facilities and weapons systems in order to analyze, formulate, explain, issue, and promulgate policies,and standards on such systems.
3. Skill in program, project, acquisition principles and techniques, budget processes, technical requirements, procurement processes and procedures, and contract terms and conditions in order to manage programs, projects, and/or evaluate contractor operations.
4.Skill in written and oral communicationto work with all levels of DOE/NNSA management, field and Albuquerque Complex managers, program representatives, contractors, and private industry on programs, projects, policies, processes, legislation in order conducting negotiations, solving problems, presenting briefings, or program reviews.
5. Skill in leading or supervising a staff and directing the work of others.
Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples 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 organizations. 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.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.CTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
Pay Range
$165,418.00 - $176,900.00