REC ATTENDANT NF1* (FULLTIME)
U.S. Marine Corps
FreshPosted Feb 19
✓ Fresh Listing
Posted: February 18, 2026 (3 days ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
ASTRONOMER
United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
More Other jobs →Closes
February 27, 2026More Navy jobs →
GS-13 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an astronomer at the US Naval Observatory in Washington, DC, where you'll help develop and run astronomy projects, analyze data from stars and space, and conduct research to support the military's navigation systems.
It's a good fit for someone with a strong background in space science who enjoys both hands-on data work and sharing findings through reports and presentations.
The role requires experience in building and transitioning astronomy tools to real-world use, and it's aimed at experts ready for a senior-level position.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, including developing astronomical systems or software and transitioning them to operations
- Experience processing and analyzing astronomical data
- Background in performing astronomy-related research
- Ability to participate in astronomy operations development and execution
- Skills in scientific communication, such as writing reports, presenting to audiences, creating standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documenting software and project designs
- Relevant education or experience in astronomy and space science (per OPM standards for series 1330)
Full Job Description
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
GS-13: $121,785.00 - $158,322.00 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing astronomical systems or software, the transition of systems or software to operations and other operations.
Experience processing and analyzing astronomical data.
Experience performing a wide variety of astronomy-related research Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/astronomy-and-space-science-series-1330/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will serve as an ASTRONOMER in the CELESTIAL REFERENCE FRAME DEPARTMENT, US NAVAL OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON, DC.
- You will participate in the development and execution of astronomy operations.
- You will process and analyze astronomical data in support of USNO's CRF mission.
- You will conduct astronomy-related research.
- You will participate in a wide variety of communication including writing and presenting scientific and technical material to audiences; creating SOPs; documenting software; and documenting the requirements and design to review of projects.
Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes