Chief Engineer - Narrowband SATCOM, Cross-Segment Integration/CCB Lead
Space 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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Job Description
Summary
This engineering role involves leading a team to manage and integrate advanced tactical systems for the Navy, focusing on planning resources, meeting project goals, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure everything stays on track with costs and timelines.
It's ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy guiding teams, solving complex technical challenges, and driving innovative improvements in defense technology.
Candidates with a background in military or high-stakes project management would thrive here.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to CG-13 grade level or ND-4 pay band in federal service or equivalent in private/public sector
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex tactical platform systems and integrate C4I capabilities
- Experience in strategic resource planning to support team missions and project success
- Skills in guiding, mentoring, and motivating teams to meet objectives and departmental goals
- Proficiency in managing stakeholder expectations, including senior leadership
- Ability to monitor and control project cost, schedule, performance, and risks
- Knowledge of encouraging innovation, digitalization, and timely professional reporting
Full Job Description
You will serve as a ENGINEER at NIWC ATLANTIC.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the CG-13 grade level or ND-4 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As the Counter Threat Platforms Integrated Product Team Lead, you will manage tactical platform systems, oversee resource planning, guide the team to meet goals, and ensure project performance, cost control, and stakeholder communication.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 oversee the management of complex tactical platform systems, ensuring integration of C4I capabilities for a comprehensive operational capability.
- You will plan resources strategically to support the team’s mission and ensure project success.
- You will guide, mentor, and motivate the team to meet objectives and contribute to departmental goals.
- You will manage stakeholder expectations, including those from senior leadership.
- You will monitor cost, schedule, performance, and risks to ensure project success.
- You will encourage innovation and drive digitalization to improve tools and processes.
- You will ensure timely and professional reporting that meets sponsor and customer requirements.
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