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Posted: February 18, 2026 (3 days ago)

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ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Department of the Navy

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$106,382 - $162,672

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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 leading technical work on Navy communication and network systems, focusing on updating, building, securing, and maintaining shore-based tech for military use.

You'll guide teams, solve complex problems, and advise leaders on innovative IT solutions to keep systems reliable and safe.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers or scientists with strong tech leadership skills and a background in defense or IT projects.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent, including leading technical reviews and providing oversight on systems engineering
  • Proven experience in modernization, engineering, production, cyber readiness, and sustainment of Navy C4I systems, especially tactical shore systems
  • Strong practical knowledge of cloud architecture
  • Experience implementing automation solutions and testing strategies in complex IT environments
  • Proficiency in DevSecOps principles and practices
  • Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles
  • Strong understanding of networking, cybersecurity, and software development methodologies, plus excellent communication and leadership skills

Full Job Description

You will serve as a ENGINEER/SCIENTIST in the Communications and Networks division, Engineering department of NIWC ATLANTIC.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-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: Leading and directing technical reviews and assessments, providing oversight in the development of systems engineering technical work products, and providing technical advice to leadership personnel.

1. Proven technical experience in Modernization, Engineering, Production, Cyber Readiness, and Sustainment of Navy C4I systems, with a focus on tactical shore systems. 2.

Strong understanding and practical experience with Cloud Architecture. 3. Experience implementing automation solutions and testing strategies within complex IT environments. 4.

Proficiency in DevSecOps principles and practices. 5. Knowledge and application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles. 6.

Strong understanding of networking concepts, cybersecurity and software development methodologies. 7. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences with influence.

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 serve as the strategic technical subject matter expert in the development, modernization, engineering, production, cyber readiness, and sustainment for the Tactical Shore Systems Integrated Project Team (IPT) and other Navy C4I Systems.
  • You will provide strategic technical leadership in the development, modernization, engineering, production, cyber readiness, and sustainment of complex Navy C4I systems.
  • You will champion innovative IT solutions and proactively identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to enhance IT infrastructure performance, security, and resilience.
  • You will lead the identification, analysis, and mitigation of complex technical risks and issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques.
  • You will establish and enforce IT architecture standards and best practices, ensuring technical integrity, security, and compliance with requirements.
  • You will promote and operate within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to optimize program delivery and responsiveness.
  • You will lead and mentor diverse cross-competency geographically dispersed teams to execute appropriate engineering processes across all levels and phases of the managing engineering tasks and resources.
  • You will represent the Command to Senior Executives with the authority to present and defend the activities position, influence resource allocations, and increase knowledge sharing of technical information.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12885754-26-AJW