Chemist

National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Bath Township (OH)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 173,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) is seeking a chemistry subject matter expert to perform work requiring professional knowledge of chemistry and applied sciences at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This role focuses on scientific test processes, analytical procedures, and providing technical guidance across projects.

Responsibilities include selecting optimum sampling and analytical techniques, researching future requirements, and presenting new analytical approaches to the team.

Qualifications

Requires professional knowledge of chemistry and applied sciences.
Expert in selecting sampling/analytical techniques for testing objectives.
Must provide transcripts if education is used to qualify; foreign education may be evaluated for equivalence.

Responsibilities

Technical expert for scientific test processes and analytical procedures.
Advise on optimum sampling and analytical techniques to achieve testing objectives.
Provide technical guidance on projects and participate in meetings and briefings.

Skills

Chemistry

Analytical techniques

Technical guidance

Job description

Hiring Agency: National Air and Space Intelligence Center
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: Few
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to be the organization's subject matter expert within the chemistry field of study, performing work requiring professional knowledge of chemistry and applied sciences.

Key Responsibilities

Technical expert for performing scientific test processes and analytical procedures. Expert in the selection of optimum sampling and analytical techniques for achieving the testing objectives. Researches and plans for future requirements. Performs literature research for new and/or modifiable analytical techniques and presents those to the team.

Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Interfaces with headquarters and other technical/analytical agencies on advances in state-of-the-art technology

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $132751 – $172578/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.