BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (TECHNICAL EXPLOITATION)

We are committed to:

• Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
• Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities.
• Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
• Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.

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ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Demonstrates polished oral and written communication skills to compose, tailor, and deliver original presentations and papers on abstract and exceptionally complex questions or issues in a way that allows a varied audience to understand the intended message and objectives.
2. Connects people (e.g., government, industry, and academia) and data across domains and occupations within and beyond the organization.
3. Applies innovative approaches to obtain feedback to enhance skills and facilitate improvement in processes, products and services, while considering emerging organizational issues.
4. Begins to develop Subject Matter expertise in the scientific and technical field and employs understanding of complex analytic methodologies and issues to effectively present and defend judgments to decision makers.
5. Identifies available resources and constraints that impact the effectiveness of work assignments, and develops plans that effectively utilize resources and overcome obstacles.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Sample exploitation experience and/or working knowledge of laboratory requirements including personnel safety, sample handling, information management systems, and quality assurance programs.
2. Previous experience writing intelligence reports and utilizing IC reporting tools.
3. Program management and contracting experience is preferred.

Basic Requirements

1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.