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Interdisciplinary Scientist

Department Of Health And Human Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.


This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.
EDUCATION: Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov .
RESPONSIBILITIES: WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an Interdisciplinary Scientist, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:
  • Providing scientific, technical, and program oversight of medical countermeasure development, including research, testing, regulatory, and performance evaluation.
  • Analyzing impacts of scientific, technical, and budget changes on projects and taking action to mitigate risks and inform leadership.
  • Communicating medical countermeasure procurement and contract activities, plans, and progress to HHS partners, contractors, and stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

0401 Basic Qualifications: You must possess one of the items listed below (A or B):

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

OR

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


0601 Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.


1310 Basic Qualifications: You must possess one of the items listed below (A or B):

A. Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

B. Have a combination of education and experience: Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical sciences and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.


1320 Basic Qualifications: You must possess one of the items listed below (A or B):

A. Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.

OR

B. A combination of education and experience: Course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.


In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:


Minimum Qualifications : You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
  • Applying advanced theories, principles, and methods in at least one scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, or health sciences) to lead research and development strategies, with significant contributions through senior-level academic, industry, or government roles;
  • Implementing project and program management principles, methods, and tools to plan, coordinate, and manage projects and resources, ensuring effective oversight of scope, schedule, performance, and outcomes; and
  • Communicating effectively across formats and audiences, using appropriate methods to engage senior managers, team members, customers, and/or government representatives.
Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.

OPM Qualification General Policies Website SALARY: 169279 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Other

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