Materials Engineer (6 Month Register)

Summary This is an open‑continuous announcement with an established initial cut‑off date of April 23, 2026. Responsibilities Develop comprehensive documents required to advance acquisition of strategic and critical materials mitigation products. Develop services, including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). Provide technical support to acquisition staff during solicitation, proposal, evaluation, negotiation, and post‑award proceedings. Develop guidelines evaluating the parameters of products and services required to support acquisition, operations, and sales activities. Anticipate requirements and provide supporting technical information (specifications, standards, Materiel Safety Data Sheets) for long‑range and ad‑hoc commodity testing projects. Assist with evaluation of the technical merits of customer quality complaints, providing recommendations for solutions. Serve as Program Manager on material projects and processes for acquisition, disposal, and upgrade. Collaborate with other Directorates, Government agencies, and industries. Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: Flexible. Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive with Secret Access. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination; adverse background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt. Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt. R&D and mission‑essential responsibilities may require work during emergencies. Position and future selections may be used to fill shifts located within DLA Strategic Materials in Fort Belvoir, VA. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements for Defense Acquisition Workforce positions. Qualifications To qualify for a Materials Engineer, applicants must demonstrate: Basic Requirement: A bachelor’s degree or higher in professional engineering. Acceptance criteria include accredited ABET engineering curriculum or equivalent advanced coursework in specified engineering subjects. Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE) with current registration, or evidence of a successful FE examination, or completion of 60 semester hours of relevant engineering courses. Related curriculum: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry) with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision. Specialized experience: One year of experience directly related to this position, equivalent to GS‑12 level. Strong proficiency and knowledge of quality assurance practices and policies. Demonstrated ability to analyze engineering factors impacting performance and design of manufactured items. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Document support such as transcripts is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr