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<span class="x_contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12pt">JDG Associates, executive search consultants, has been retained by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assist in finding its Chief Scientist (CS). Ranked as the Best Place to work in
the Federal Government for mid-size federal agencies for two years running by the Partnership for Public Service, the GAO advises Congress as well as the heads of executive agencies on ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable and
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<span class="x_contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12pt">The Chief Scientist is an advisor and chief consultant to the GAO and Congress and regularly interacts with other federal agencies and government programs on cutting-edge science and technology (S&T),
highly specialized complex systems, engineering policies and best practices, and original research studies in the fields of engineering, computer, and the physical and biological sciences. Critical to success includes demonstrated experience:</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></div>
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<span class="x_contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12pt">· Designing, directing, and overseeing studies to evaluate novel or emerging science or technology issues.</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></div>
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<span class="x_contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12pt">· Reviewing science or technology-related forecasts, analyses, modeling, or methodologies to recommend improvements.</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></div>
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<span class="x_contentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12pt">I have attached the Position Announcement of this key role for your review. If you are interested in learning more or if there are others you feel I should be contacting, please let me know. Moreover,
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