Total 98 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Langley AFB, Virginia

• Performs complete studies of limited scope or portions of larger projects, modifying/adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.
• Utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.
• Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance. Performs studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member responsible for completing defined portions of an overall work effort.
• Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
• Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development (R&D) organizations, by reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature, and participation in formal training programs.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Plans, organizes, and conducts direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area.
• Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs.
• Determines strategies and logistics for providing services.
• Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control methods.
• Utilizes knowledge of WDM methods and strategies to independently recommend appropriate WDM strategies.
• Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions.
• Assists in the negotiation of cooperative service agreements with landowners, lessees, or administrators.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Plans, organizes, and conducts direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area.
• Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs.
• Determines strategies and logistics for providing services.
• Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control methods.
• Utilizes knowledge of WDM methods and strategies to independently recommend appropriate WDM strategies.
• Modifies or adapts established damage control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions.
• Assists in the negotiation of cooperative service agreements with landowners, lessees, or administrators.

• Serves as a technical and operations research advisor to management officials and DLA’s Analytics Center of Excellence (ACE) teams, branch chiefs and other analysts.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on quantitative, machine learning and operations research contract study efforts administered by ACE, as required.
• Identifies specific concepts and develop procedures for investigating problems of a significant nature, which may be broadly stated or ill-defined.
• Prepares study plans which define study efforts by providing the background, description, approach, project milestones, resource requirements and costs for each study.
• Performs quantitative, statistical analysis and operations research studies requiring the application of such techniques as mathematical modeling, linear and nonlinear programming, simulation, decision theory and machine learning theory.
• Conducts, organizes, directs and coordinates analytical studies in a primary business (e.g., procurement, finance, distribution, et al) area that often incorporate factors from other functional areas.

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST GS-1102-13/14, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serve as the principal acquisition advisor to technical clients, providing expertise on use of Other Transactions in non-procurement and prototyping situations.
• Active involvement in the acquisition planning process, adapting to each technical offices varying internal processes, management and communication styles and personalities while reviewing and assessing requirements and developing the most appropriate, streamlined, and efficient acquisition strategy.
• Serve as a contracting officer, a grants officer, or an agreements officer with specified negotiation authority for assigned technical programs across technical offices and acquisitions.
• Assess and resolve complex pre-award issues including evaluating contractor technical and financial capability and perform cost analysis, negotiating subcontracting issues including utilization of small disadvantaged businesses as sub-contractors, and reinterpreting policies to apply to new or changing circumstances.
• Independently monitor contract performance, changes, deliverables, schedules, & financial status.
• Serves as the principal acquisition representative for a primary technical office, but also assists DARPA's technical offices in matters related to acquisitions and assistance.
• Inform senior management of significant actions, anticipated acquisition strategies and potential issues requiring management and/or General Counsel involvement.
• Manage workload and perform contract management using a host of electronic tools.
• Maintain continuous learning through training courses, professional activities, attendance at conferences, and speaking to maintain DoD education requirements.

As a Research Epidemiologist, you will:

• Serves as principal investigator, epidemiologic research project team leader, and/or scientific researcher for epidemiologic scientific studies of various emerging public health issues and problems as it relates to occupational safety and health.
• Plans and carries out research projects and selects epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control analysis.
• Conducts feasibility studies to evaluate potential research projects, including the identification of occupational groups suitable for conduct of the research and surveillance.
• Initiates and maintains contacts with epidemiologists, health scientists, engineers, physicians, statisticians and other research personnel in government agencies, academic institutions, and industry, who are involved in common areas of research.
• Prepares comprehensive reports of national surveillance system analyses that include discussion of substantive health issues and research objectives; assessment of the adequacy and quality of data used in research; and explanation of the methodologies, results, and relevance to occupational safety and health issues as they relate to the epidemiological problem under study.

As a Research Epidemiologist you will:

• Serves as principal investigator, epidemiologic research project team leader, and/or scientific researcher for epidemiologic scientific studies of various emerging public health issues and problems as it relates to occupational safety and health.
• Plans and carries out research projects and selects epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control analysis.
• Conducts feasibility studies to evaluate potential research projects, including the identification of occupational groups suitable for conduct of the research and surveillance.
• Initiates and maintains contacts with epidemiologists, health scientists, engineers, physicians, statisticians and other research personnel in government agencies, academic institutions, and industry, who are involved in common areas of research.
• Prepares comprehensive reports of national surveillance system analyses that include discussion of substantive health issues and research objectives; assessment of the adequacy and quality of data used in research; and explanation of the methodologies, results, and relevance to occupational safety and health issues as they relate to the epidemiological problem under study.

As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-11 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Designs, plans, research, performs, and supports modeling and simulation-based warfighting proficiency analyses spanning U.S., ally, and partner warfighting plans, options, concepts, and capabilities.
• Conducts directed warfighting analytics in accordance with Defense Priorities.
• Assesses warfighting proficiency (at mission and campaign levels) to evaluate, enhance, and advise on warfighting courses of action, joint warfighting capability mixes, and to develop detailed mission and campaign-level warfighting recommendations for Combatant Command planning, exercise, and experimentation staffs.
• Designs, develops, research, operates, and maintains mission and campaign-level databases and data analysis tools that underpin studies within the division and across the DoD analytic community.
• Supports principals and senior technical advisers on operational campaign effectiveness and warfighting proficiency.

As a Security Specialist at the GS-0080-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Determines and recommends to the Director, the nature and scope of the DARPA security and intelligence missions.
• Participates in revising program plans in light of changing DoD and DARPA policies, missions, and major operational doctrines, and formulates changes in policy and programs to ensure overall responsiveness of the national security and intelligence efforts to DARPA requirements.
• Exercises technical staff surveillance and control over the DARPA security, intelligence, and emergency management programs throughout all elements of DARPA.
• Monitors selective issues invested with the highest priority and/or sensitivity on a day-to-day basis.
• Directs actions to ensure that risks are identified, measures are designed, and actions are scheduled to facilitate the secure execution of DARPA projects while also countering vulnerabilities resulting from DARPA's dependence on information systems to accomplish its mission and to protect a wide range of sensitive and highly valuable assets.

The Division of Financial Management (DFM), situated within the NSF Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management (BFA), is responsible for the financial management aspects of the CFO Act of 1990. The division is responsible for NSF's financial reporting, financial management, grantee business office relationships and outreach, payment of vendors and managing NSF's financial management systems, and coordination of the annual financial statement audit with BFA Offices, Program Directorates, OD, and OIG external stakeholders to maintain internal control over financial reporting and improper payment oversight.

The incumbent serves as the Deputy Division Director (DDD) for DFM and serves as a principal advisor to and participates fully with the DFM Division Director (DD) and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) in the overall management of the division. The DFM DDD is also an advisor to the BFA Front Office, Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support, Division of Budget, Division of Institution and Award Support, Division of Grants and Agreements, and the Research Infrastructure Office on financial oversight and operational matters related to financial assistance and contract administration.

The incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating, recommending, advising on, and overseeing matters affective DFM financial management operations, as well as evaluation of internal controls, and implementation of policies and procedures for NSF staff and awardee institutions, contracts, and facilities. The incumbent assists in developing the overall goals and objectives of the division and in providing direction to subordinate supervisors to ensure that these goals and objectives are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

In the role of a Science Assistant, you will:

• Conduct analyses and provide reports and related presentations of information on the Division's (or Office's) scientific programs.
• Provide scientific input to relevant aspects of the merit review process, including developing solicitations; reading proposals for responsiveness to the solicitation and preliminary grouping of proposals.
• Attend panel meetings and provide feedback on completeness of panel summaries and/or minutes of the scientific discussion.
• Provide assistance to program officers and division management in overseeing scientific progress on awards, including working with principal investigators and program officers to collect high quality, scientifically accurate highlights and results.
• Develop data and report on scientific portfolios for Committees of Visitors and other results-oriented activities.
• Provide assistance to Division (or Office) management in enhancing interactions with the scientific community, including interactions with Advisory Committees.
• Participate in outreach meetings, including activities with schools and interacts with relevant elements of the National Academies.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks skilled and motivated Science Analysts at the AD-2 level to join our team in advancing cutting-edge research and educational initiatives. This interdisciplinary role is integral to NSF's mission of supporting and fostering innovation across various scientific and technical disciplines. As a Science Analyst, you will be vital in conducting research, analyzing complex scientific data, and developing comprehensive reports to support NSF leadership and program directors in strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of scientific policy, engaging with high-level assessments and evaluations of NSF's program investments while contributing to outreach, public relations, and the effective communication of NSF's impact on the scientific community and society. Ideal candidates are knowledgeable in STEM disciplines, skilled in synthesizing information, and ready to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values data-driven insights and innovation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and Analysis

• Conducts comprehensive research to develop reports, studies, and analyses on scientific topics aligned with the Division's priorities.
• Synthesizes disparate data and information into cohesive work products, drawing from various scientific and technical resources.

• Demonstrates advanced understanding of STEM disciplines to create technically sound work products and support the Division's mission effectively.

• Assists Division leadership and program directors by developing presentations, speeches, talking points, and other communication materials to support decision making.
• Accesses and analyzes confidential, proprietary, and pre-decisional data to provide Division leadership with critical insights on programmatic and policy implications.

• Performs literature analysis and synthesizes findings on the scientific, technical, economic, or societal impact of the Division's research portfolio.

• Compiles and presents data on program portfolios and outcomes to support expert evaluations and assessments of the Division's investments in STEM fields.
• Prepares findings for publication and presentation at various NSF and cross-agency meetings.

• Participates in NSF and interagency activities related to program assessment and evaluation, contributing to budgetary, reporting, and policy discussions with other

• Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
• Supports the Division's outreach efforts, specifically programs within the Division's research portfolio, and serves as the primary contact for research highlight development.

• Assists division leadership in overseeing COV processes, ensuring alignment with results-oriented activities, and providing guidance on outcomes and metrics.

• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to business processes and procedures using data analytics and software automation for operational efficiency.

• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of program portfolios to support the merit review and award oversight processes as needed.

• Serves as the Division's liaison to the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) for all press-related activities concerning the Division's programs.

The Division of Earth Sciences supports proposals for research geared toward improving the
understanding of the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth, the life it supports, and
the processes that govern the formation and behavior of the Earth's materials. The results of this
research will create a better understanding of the Earth's changing environments, and the natural
distribution of its mineral, water, biota, and energy resources and provide methods for predicting
and mitigating the effects of geologic hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods,
landslides.

Earth science is the study of the Earth's structure, properties, processes, and four and a half billion
years of biotic evolution. Understanding these phenomena is essential to maintenance of life on
the planet. The expanding world population demands more resources; faces increasing losses
from natural hazards; and releases more pollutants to the air, water, and land. Sustaining our
existence requires scientific understanding of the natural materials and processes linking the
geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Life prospers or fails at the surface of the
Earth where these environments intersect.

The employee in this position reports to the Division Director of the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) and will provide support for the activities and programs as well as the related programs across the Division. The position includes a wide spectrum of research facilities, grants policy and process administration activities in support of the organization. In addition, the employee will help develop reports, analyses and presentations regarding the facilities portfolio of the Division. These activities will involve day-to-day interactions with staff throughout the Division, Directorate, other Directorates, and with other Federal Government organizations. The employee will be expected to acquire knowledge of, and experience with, NSF activities regarding the Government Results Performance Act, Committee of Visitor processes, Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements, and NSF proposal and award management policies. The employee will also support both in-reach and outreach activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Major duties for the Science Analyst include, but are not limited to the following:

• As requested by the Division Director, develop one-of-a-kind reports, studies, and analyses on EAR programs and related topics for the Division. This may include activities and discussions that involve staff within the Division, Directorate, across NSF organizations, and with external organizations, both public and private. Access to information and data from a wide variety of sources may be required and these data may include Controlled Unclassified Information. The ability to synthesize disparate information into coherent work products is essential.
• As requested by the Division Director, assists in the creation of presentations, including talking points, speeches, or presentation slides. Topics may cover various disciplines supported by NSF. Background information may often need to be gathered from sources within the Division, Directorate, the Agency, or from other sources.
• Work with the Division Director and Deputy Division Director to compile and
  present data and information on program portfolios and outcomes that inform expert
  assessment of the overall Division's programs. Results may be published and maybe
  used at Advisory Committee meetings, Committee of Visitors meetings, cross directorate meetings, and other internal and external fora.
• On behalf of the Division, participate in other NSF and interagency activities related to assessment and evaluation of EAR programs . This responsibility includes liaisons with, and contributions to, budgetary and reporting groups, as well other Federal R&D Agencies. It also includes developing and sharing best practices regarding the assessment and evaluation of EAR programs, as well as maintaining awareness of related NSF activities, notably COV processes, statistical reporting, and program activities in facilities and technology policy.
• Serve as a point of contact for activity outcomes for EAR. Coordinate the development and submission of highlights for all programs managed within EAR. Work with the Division Director on approval of the highlights. An understanding of the breadth of programs supported by the Division is required.
• Assists the Division Director in the oversight of Committee of Visitor processes, providing guidance to the Division and programs on results- oriented activities.
• Draws on knowledge of program portfolios and results to assist in the merit review and award oversight processes as appropriate, particularly for the Division's multidisciplinary activities.

• Provides objective, timely advice, and operational and resource assessments underpinned by analytics to inform the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process including POM development, PBR cycle, Deputy’s Management Action Group.
• Integrates analytic insights spanning policy, requirements, and resources to inform strategy, investment, force management, and operational recommendations for decision.
• Develops, oversees, and implements the Army’s Analytic Plan each Fiscal Year in accordance with DepSecDef Analytic Guidance and in support of Army Senior Leader priorities impacting the Army enterprise
• Coordinates and collaborates within and across both the Army’s and DoD’s analytic enterprise to ensure the alignment and exchange of analytic assumptions, baselines, insights and findings

As a Auditor (Performance), GS-0511-15 MP, you will perform the following duties:

• Serves as OAIE's Director of Innovation, Quality, and Resolution (IQR) reporting directly to the AIG.
• Provides oversight and direction in government-conducted performance audits and reviews.
• Supervises a team that advises AIG on the latest federal oversight practices and recommends innovative approaches for performing OAIE's oversight mission.
• Provides expert counsel to team members on unique, complex, and ambiguous areas.
• Advises senior OIG leaders on project needs or modification to ensure compliance with auditing standards, policy and procedural guidance, and other applicable professional standards and requirements.
• Sets short-term priorities and directs the development, preparation, and completion of annual quality assurance planning, Internal Audit Standards Quality Assurance Reviews, external peer reviews, and special project initiatives.

• Conducts ongoing advanced research into new and innovative approaches to audit work.
• Develops and cultivates relationships with other innovators in the Inspector General community to exchange ideas and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of OAIE audits, inspections, and other oversight activities.
• Consults with Directors and staff within OAIE to gain a better understanding of their work and to brainstorm ideas for process and quality improvements.
• Interprets changes to or new legislation or regulations for impact on OAIE work processes and advises the AIG if such changes necessitate policy or practice adjustments.
• Reviews, updates and/or rewrites OAIE-wide policies to ensure they reflect changing requirements and inform how OAIE work is conducted.

• Ensures that OAIE Quality Assurance (QA) practices are proactive.
• Builds and implements continuous QA measures into all facets of OAIE internal work processes.
• Oversees the design and implementation of processes that ensure OAIE outputs maintain the highest standards of quality.

• Leads OAIE's resolution program to ensure that appropriate and timely action is taken by NSF, grantee or contract management officials in response to all report findings and recommendations.
• Maintains expert knowledge of OMB, NSF, and OIG policies and procedures that govern the resolution and follow-up process.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with NSF and National Science Board officials and staff involved in the resolution and implementation process.
• Conducts regular and frequent meetings with high-level NSF officials to discern and ensure that corrective action plans are developed and implemented.