DISTINGUISHED ENGINEER/SCIENTIST FOR EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE PROTOTYPING LEAD

Full Job Description

You will serve as Distinguished Scientist/Engineer for Expeditionary Warfare (ExW) Prototyping Lead for NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

The Secretary of War has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ#1.

Engineering or Science background with sensor systems, weapon systems and systems-of-systems hardware and software integration in many product areas relevant to Expeditionary Warfare and experience integrating the products to meet broader naval and joint warfighting objectives.

TQ#2. Experience in rapid assessment of prototypes, systems and capabilities through digital mission analysis, live experimentation and facilitation in transition of capability to the Warfighter.

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/#url=GS-PROF AND All Professional Engineering series, 08XX General Physical Science series, 1301 Computer Science Series, 1550 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 be the National Leader for Expeditionary Warfare rapid prototyping development and experimentation to address operational gaps/needs identified by resource sponsors, portfolio acquisition executives, program managers and operational forces.
• You will guide Expeditionary Warfare Research and Development and Science and Technology efforts across the Warfare Center enterprise.
• You will research Expeditionary Warfare mission gaps, challenges and issues to identify and prioritize areas in which Navy labs can work to provide technical solutions for support.
• You will provide Joint planning and execution of prototyping, experimentation, and test events to enhance integrated and distributed maritime operations.
• You will build relationships and advise senior level DoD, Navy, and Marine Corps technical and operational communities involved in the Expeditionary Warfare mission area.
• You will provide planning, analysis and coordination for Warfare Center activities in support of Expeditionary Warfare Community of Practice.