Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in physics and the physical sciences in order to create and evaluate solutions for physics-based problems, methods, conditions, and issues enabling the development of quantitative targeting recommendations/effects assessments supporting warfare planning options.
DR-1310-01 Under the guidance of senior personnel, either individually or as part of a multi- disciplinary team, develops representations, constructs mathematical models, and performs targeting and effects assessment analysis of components, nodes, networks and systems of interest using engineering/scientific principles and established methodologies and models.
Supports routine to moderately complex operational problems within the assigned area, and the analysis is often times based on structured and unstructured data sources that can be conflicting or incomplete. Engages in professional development and monitors technical advancements to build foundational expertise for application to work assignments.
With limited oversight from senior personnel, supports the improvement of existing or development of new analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools to improve analytical products through needs identification, requirement documentation, capability evaluation, and feedback generation. Collaborates across disciplines and organizational boundaries to achieve and/or enhance organizational effectiveness.
Coordinates with science, engineering, and intelligence professionals engaged in related activities for exchange of ideas and information, including coordination on data, methods, and analysis. Ensures security and other programmatic requirements are met.
In a clear and timely manner, prepares and/or presents supporting documentation to include responses to routine inquiries, reports, presentations, and/or other related documents in order to communicate and defend analytical approaches and findings. Works with supervisor to develop deadlines, projects, and other work assignments.
DR-1310-02 As a recognized technical expert in specified network(s), the incumbent scopes tasks and performs complex, accurate, and technically rigorous model-based analysis of adversary components, nodes, networks and/or systems based on multiple structured and unstructured intelligence datasets.
Develops representative network/system characterizations and mathematical models using appropriate methods to fill information shortfalls/ensure optimal depiction of real world network(s). Identifies critical elements/vulnerabilities, prioritizes targets for engagement to meet specific objectives, and provides qualitative and/or quantitative estimations of effectiveness of recommended engagement options. Prepares timely, relevant, and technically accurate targeting products.
Presents and defends project plans, objectives, and findings internally and externally. Stays abreast of community/academic advancements. Uses critical thinking and creative problem solving to adapt existing methods and tools and/or develop innovative approaches to improve ability to meet requirements/enhance operational utility. Provides requirements, develops, and assesses the capability and performance of new and/or improved analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools.
Collaborates across disciplines/organizational boundaries to achieve and/or enhance organization effectiveness. Provides information and effectively partners within and beyond own organizational unit to influence decisions or recommend solutions. Leads development and execution of projects to execute or advance work unit mission. Generates key ideas and contributes technically to advance the modeling capability of command.
Leads, mentors, and performs complex assignments within a team environment to improve capability of a technology area or address command initiatives.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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This position is with Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $62668 – $158756/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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