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LEAD PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

US Department of the Navy
Suitland, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
You will serve as a LEAD PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the Operations Department (N3) of NAVAL ICE CENTER.Qualifications:In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Experience independently analyzes satellite imagery, model data, and in-situ data to provide quality ice analyses, forecasts and technical leadership in resolving analytical challenges.

Experience occasionally performing temporary duty onboard ships, aircraft, and conduct field operations to provide authoritative navigation and routing recommendations, probability of hazards, and outlooks pertaining to sea ice.

Experience serving as a technical lead in efforts to integrate novel technology, new data sources, and to develop and validate efficient analysis procedures and product development via the USNIC Operational Project Management Program and other partners in both domestic and international sea ice community.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.Education:Basic Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess
  1. Degree: 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

  2. 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 science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Employment Type: OTHER

Salary : $102,415

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