Job Description
Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the Agency's technical authority on nuclear modeling and simulation (M&S) software and data architecture. Responsibilities This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, dated August 12,2024. As a COMPUTER SCIENTIST at the GS-1550-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs the formulation, development, implementation, and dissemination of nuclear modeling and simulation (M&S) software that provides authoritative nuclear weapons effects calculations, and provides technical expertise on these and related research matters. Manages and coordinat...