ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
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ENGINEER
Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$125,776 - $192,331
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-12/13 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)
Entry salary: $74,441 | Full performance (GS-13): up to $115,079
Career ladder: Start at GS-12 and advance to GS-13 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading engineering efforts for complex IT programs in the Navy, including creating plans for acquiring technology, estimating costs, managing risks, and guiding team members to meet project goals on time and within budget.
It's ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy overseeing teams and handling the business side of tech projects in a military setting.
Candidates with a background in program management and IT systems would thrive here.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12/13 level or equivalent, including developing program acquisition plans, cost estimates, risk management plans, and leading/mentoring personnel
- Professional engineering background (e.g., bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution)
- Knowledge of NIWC policies, processes, and guidelines for complex IT programs
- Ability to develop and execute plans to meet cost, schedule, and performance constraints
- Experience in leading and mentoring team members
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for DoN position)
- Relevant paid, unpaid, or volunteer experience building competencies in program management
Full Job Description
You will serve as an Engineer in the Expedition Enterprise Systems & Services Division, Expeditionary Warfare Department of NIWC ATLANTIC.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Developing and executing program acquisition plans, developing cost estimates, leading and mentoring personnel, and developing risk management plans.
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=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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 apply, and lead others to apply NIWC policies, processes, and guidelines governing complex IT programs.
- You will develop and execute program acquisition plans to meet cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
- You will develop cost estimates for complex IT programs.
- You will develop and execute risk management plans to meet cost, schedule, and performance for complex IT programs.
- You will lead and mentor team members.
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