ENGINEER/PHYSICIST/MATHEMATICIAN/COMPUTER SCIENTIST/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Propellants and Energetics Propulsion in the Explosive Ordnance Engineering Group (SEA05E) in the Naval Systems Engineering Directorate (SEA 05) of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-04 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (or GS-13 equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer or scientist designing, developing, testing, manufacturing, maintaining, and/or supporting propellants, propulsion systems, or weapon systems for Naval applications.

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 General Engineering Series (0801), Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Physics Series (1310), Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ Operations Research Series (1515), Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Mathematics Series (1520), Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ Computer Science Series (1550), Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/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 support Naval munitions and Propulsion Technical Warrant Holders (TWH), through direct support to Navy and Marine Corps munition programs from design and development through production and in-fleet service.
• You will directly support the TWH in maintaining relevant specifications and standards within the warranted area.
• You will be responsible for acquisition development, fielding, and sustainment of the program.
• You will serve as a recognized expert and consultant to ensure reliability and accuracy in the identification, development and implementation of recommended solutions to highly complex problems.
• You will provide authoritative technical, scientific, and/or professional advice to senior level leadership concerning unusual or critical problems that often affect the work of internal and external stakeholders.