About this role
Job SummaryThis announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. The official title of this position is Physical Scientist GS-1301-13/14.
QualificationsDo NOT copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must describe your work and experience, in your own words. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and/or experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics which included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Applying futures and strategic foresight methods to future and emerging technologies; Reviewing, analyzing, and assessing data obtained from various sources to evaluate systemic conditions that may impact the strategic operating environment for U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems; Contributing to the development of risk mitigation strategies for national-level risks to U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems; Analyzing and prioritizing future risks and planning options related to U.S. critical infrastructure as part of broader efforts to inform national-level decision-makers; and Supporting teams to create and/or update knowledge transfer products to enable decision advantage and support U.S. critical infrastructure stakeholders in understanding actions to anticipate and prioritize the management national-level risks to U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems. You qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Applying futures and strategic foresight methods to future and emerging technologies; Reviewing, analyzing, and assessing data obtained from various sources to evaluate systemic conditions that may impact the strategic operating environment for U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems; Developing risk mitigation strategies for national-level risks to U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems; Developing products to convey plausible future risks and planning options related to U.S. critical infrastructure to national-level decision-makers; and Leading teams to create and/or update knowledge transfer products to create decision advantage and support U.S. critical infrastructure stakeholders in understanding actions to anticipate and prioritize the management of national-level risks to U.S critical infrastructure and related systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesAs a recognized authority in futures planning and strategic foresight, the Foresight Analyst will serve as a consultant, technical authority, and subject matter expert on physical sciences, and an advisor to top level officials. At full performance level, typical work assignments GS-14 include, but are not limited to: Develops solutions to complex problems relating to anticipatory risk management for U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems. Identifies, develops, and applies indicators of change in the national risk landscape and strategic operating environment to establish and execute timely and operationally relevant risk advisory projects. Conducts research, risk analysis, and risk assessments across multiple critical infrastructure systems and manages complex projects in support of CISA priorities. Leads, participates in and/or coordinates strategic risk management activities to deliver strategic foresight capabilities and products that drive the reduction of national-level risks to U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems. Leads and/or conducts cross-cutting studies through the application of established strategic foresight methodologies to frame evolving and emergent issues related the U.S. critical infrastructure and related systems. Provides expertise in developing foresight decision-support tools and games, including scenario development, information collection planning, future risk analysis and risk mitigation planning. Develops risk analyses to anticipate possible future states of U.S. critical infrastructure and to support the prioritization of national-level risk management activities.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.