PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

United States Fleet Forces Command; Suitland (MD); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command seeks a Physical Scientist to serve as SME for ice and snow products, forecasting, and sea ice policy. You will advise the Director/Commanding Officer on strategic, operational, and tactical aspects of ice data.

The role requires a strong background in physical science, engineering, or mathematics and involves high-level analysis and coordination within the Naval Ice Center.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science.
• Education/experience equivalent with 24 semester hours in physical science and related engineering, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME advice on ice and snow products, ice forecasting, and policy matters related to sea ice data to the Director/Commanding Officer.

Skills

Ice data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science/engineering/mathematics

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Fleet Forces Command

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER of NAVAL ICE CENTER.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Physical Scientist Subject Matter Expert (SME) advising the Director/ Commanding Officer on strategic, operational, and tactical-level ice and snow products, ice forecasting, and policy matters related to sea ice data.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Basic Requirements: 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 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. Transcripts are required

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Fleet Forces Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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