Technical Advisor

Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division

GS-02F-0096N

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Technical Advisor has established a reputation for technical excellence in the Institute at large and to some extent in the external community. Individuals at this level work independently and require little or no supervision. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, education, or related discipline with 12 or more years of experience in the training, modeling and simulation, and performance improvement domain areas is required. An advanced degree is encouraged.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Advisors provide guidance to middle and top management in their areas of expertise and on research trends. They serve as mentors to junior staff and are often the senior individuals representing the Institute in a certain technical field. Their work is often consultative in nature and self initiated. Representative functions include:

  • Support concept development and requirements analysis; system design, engineering, and integration; and test and evaluation project activities.
  • Provide guidance to management in areas of expertise and research trends.
  • Provide technical assistance and guidance on complex engineering projects or issues.
  • Mentor junior staff in respective technical areas of expertise.
  • Lead technical teams in providing technical solutions to complex technical problems.
  • Serve as project manager.

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