Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the Agency's technical authority on nuclear modeling and simulation (M&S) software and data architecture. Responsibilities This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, dated August 12,2024. As a COMPUTER SCIENTIST at the GS-1550-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs the formulation, development, implementation, and dissemination of nuclear modeling and simulation (M&S) software that provides authoritative nuclear weapons effects calculations, and provides technical expertise on these and related research matters. Manages and coordinat...