Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities As a NUCLEAR SURETY MODELING AND SIMULATION SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-12/13 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. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Experience in the development of computer modeling and simulation models (virtual facilities, landscape, vehicles, etc.). Experience utilizing modeling software applications, such as, AVERT, DANTE, JCATS, and SIMAJIN. Experience interpreting modeling inputs/outputs (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). 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 incorporating customer's considerations and requirements in the development of computer modeling and simulation models (virtual facilities, landscape, vehicles, etc.). Experience utilizing modeling software applications, such as, AVERT, DANTE, JCATS, and SIMAJIN. Experience with simulated (virtual) combat environments. Experience interpreting modeling inputs/outputs, and presenting results to senior leadership. (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).