Defense Engineer/Scientist

4 weeks ago


Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

The National Security Division seeks an experienced defense analyst to conduct studies on a range of issues of interest to the Congress. Potential areas of analysis include intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems; command, control, and communication systems; satellite communications and ground systems, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity for the Department of Defense (DoD); and national critical infrastructure. Studies that CBO has published in those areas have analyzed space-based radar for military use, options for upgrading the Global Positioning System, and the Armys wireless communications programs. Potential topics for future reports include all-domain command and control systems; distributed ISR architectures; defense applications of artificial intelligence; cybersecurity of critical infrastructure; and the effect of drones, unmanned vessels, missiles, and automation on combat and on DoDs future force structure.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

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TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent experience), preferably in the physical sciences, natural sciences, computer science, or engineering, although candidates with advanced degrees in related fields, such as statistics, applied mathematics, or public policy, will also be considered. The position requires at least three years of experience (excluding graduate school research) in conducting analyses related to at least some of the topics listed above, as well as in working independently and leading studies. Experience in developing analytical and simulation models is a plus. A demonstrated record of publications is also strongly desirable. Candidates must be interested in working on defense budget issues; some knowledge and familiarity with the defense budget and the defense acquisition process are also desirable. In addition, candidates must be willing to work in other areas related to defense or homeland security as needs arise.

Education

EDUCATION:

Candidates should have an advanced degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in engineering, computer science, the physical sciences, or natural sciences, although candidates with advanced degrees in related fields, such as statistics, applied mathematics, or public policy, will also be considered. The position requires at least three years of experience (including graduate school research) in conducting analyses related to at least some of the topics listed above and a track record of working independently.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.



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