Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Product Development. As a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (SENIOR MATERIAL PROGRAM MANAGER INTERDISCIPLINARY), you will provide oversight and direction for the material life cycle, including qualification of potential sources and establishment of production contracts, and the management of supplier and material manufacturing process changes and performance. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (SENIOR MATERIAL PROGRAM MANAGER INTERDISCIPLINARY), you will: Serve as project manager for development and evaluation of material acquisitions, including acquisition strategy, market research, statement of work, technical evaluation criteria; and conducting technical evaluations of proposals. Participate in contract negotiations Establish project plans, timelines, communications and risk management plans; provides overall project leadership Review and approve supplier reports, deliverables and invoices. Coordinate material inspection, sampling, and testing of to ensure compliance with the technical specifications, including evaluation and analysis related to the performance and effectiveness of the raw material in interaction with other materials, equipment and systems in the BEP production and operational environment, taking into account equipment, systems, components, and the fabrication, design or use of the material. Maintain open lines of communication with material scientists, production, quality, and operational personnel to ensure material performance meets operational and product quality requirements. Conduct surveillance of supplier manufacturing operations through regular and ad hoc supplier site visits to monitor performance, adherence to quality and technical requirements, and supplier manufacturing and quality control activities. Establish appropriate metrics and conducts regular formal reviews of supplier performance with affected stakeholders Requirements Conditions of Employment Veterans Preference does NOT apply to this Direct Hire announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-13: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: - Leading project-based assignments including developing project plans, timelines, communications and risk management plans; AND - Monitoring and documenting compliance with program requirements for process, procedure, or product; AND - Reviewing technical reports prepared by others and providing feedback; AND - Presenting technical findings to senior leadership and/or external stakeholders. Specialized Experience for the GS-12: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: -Completing project-based assignments including following project plans, timelines, communications and risk management plans; AND - Analyzing data and preparing technical reports; AND - Presenting technical findings to others. Education Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. Individual Occupational Requirements for the Physical Scientist: Basic Requirements: A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher 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. 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. Individual Occupational Requirements for the Chemist: Basic Requirements: A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher 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. 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. Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Pass a pre-employment physical examination Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.