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This is an entry-level position. You will participate in a Professional Development Program that includes a combination of on-the-job and classroom training, and exposure to diverse projects within your assigned team. The STAA, Technology Assessment group is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Physical Scientist to perform the following:
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to reach conclusions.
Presenting results in writing through research papers, dissertations, and other means.
Presenting results orally in presentations or defense of dissertations to supervisors, peers, or clients.
Conducting laboratory or literature research on physical science, including atmospheric science topics.
Desired
Assessing the policy implications of science and technology issues in physical science topic areas, including foresight dimensions. Foresight refers to trying to anticipate and prepare for the potential future effects of scientific or technological changes, including unintended consequences.
This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify you must meet the requirements described below. Documentation to verify your education MUST be submitted with your application in order to be considered.
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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This position may be filled in any of the locations listed. Pay will be set consistent with the salary range for the location the position is filled in. DC - $69,979 - $116,425 Huntsville - $63,736 - $105,602 Oakland - $77,203 - $129,574 Denver - $69,571 - $115,750 Atlanta - $65,229 - $108,401 Boston - $73,253 - $122,695 Dallas - $69,194 - $115,119 Seattle - $70,256 - $116,888
Full Time
$71k-95k (estimate)
05/19/2024
07/17/2024
gao.gov
SEATTLE, WA
15,000 - 50,000
1921
Government
TIM SEHLINDER
$10M - $50M
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