Nuclear Surety Modeling and Simulation Specialist

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume): Integrating customer considerations and requirements into the development of computer modeling and simulation models, such as virtual facilities, landscapes, or vehicles; Utilizing advanced simulation, risk analysis, and spatial modeling software suites to conduct comprehensive technical and operational assessments; Managing simulated (virtual) combat environments to evaluate tactical scenarios and mission effectiveness; Interpreting modeling inputs and outputs to present data-driven results and strategic briefings to senior leadership. 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.

Position Overview

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

• As a NUCLEAR SURETY MODELING AND SIMULATION SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: The incumbent serves as computer modeling and simulation project manager, which oversees development of customer's virtual (model) environment and identifies opportunities for physical security improvement to include the customer's environment subject matter expertise. Oversees development of customer's virtual (model) environment and identifies opportunities for physical security improvement. Develops tailored high-fidelity models of customer environments, facilities, materials, and personnel demonstrating the full spectrum of U.S. nuclear physical security tactics, techniques, and procedures. Serves as the focal point and subject matter expert for the DOD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Center of Excellence for nuclear physical security. Coordinates nuclear security M&S tasks and requirements within the DTRA M&S Center and Services. Develops tactical scenarios and conditions to be modeled, garners physical security subject matter expertise input to the functionality and realism of model outcomes. Assists DTRA contracting personnel by serving as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for each assigned program.