Analysis of the competencies and qualifications of scientific experts in the scientific and technical sphere

The article analyzes the results of the study of competences and qualification characteristics of researchers of various types of scientific organizations, necessary for admission to a scientific position. The authors use the concept of qualification characteristics of a researcher-readiness to perform a certain type of activity, confirmed by the document, and his competence (competency). The minimal qualification characteristics and competences of various categories of scientific positions in comparison with the independent experts involved in carrying out examination of projects within implementation of the Federal target program «Researches and developments in priority directions of the development of a scientific and technological complex of Russia for 2014-2020» are considered. Conclusions are made on the development of competencies and a significant increase in qualification characteristics of the employee acting as an expert in the field of scientific and technical sphere.