Summary 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. This is an acquisition position. For more information please see: AcqDemo. Responsibilities As a Physical Scientist at the GS-1301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: The position requires the individual to act as a subject matter expert in physical sciences, such as applied physics and chemistry, to guide the development of advanced technology prototypes for detection, protection, modeling, and hazard mitigation of chemical and biological threats. Key duties include: Serve as a senior technical expert and authority on medical diagnostics, providing scientific leadership and oversigh...