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Posted: February 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Engineer/Scientist

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Department of the Navy

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$125,776 - $192,331

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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 role involves leading the design, development, and testing of advanced software systems for naval command, control, and intelligence operations, ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish using modern methods like Agile.

A good fit would be an experienced engineer or scientist with strong leadership skills who enjoys managing teams, solving complex technical problems, and communicating with high-level decision-makers in a military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in software systems development and managing engineering projects through the full lifecycle
  • Expertise in implementing Agile methodologies and developing testing strategies
  • Ability to present and defend technical positions to senior leadership
  • Proficiency in systems engineering artifacts such as Engineering Change Proposals, Test Plans, and Agile process documentation
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and technical evaluation boards
  • Knowledge of Expeditionary Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems
  • Basic qualifications in engineering (0854/0855) or computer science (1550) series per OPM standards

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Engineer/Scientist in the COMP APPS, SVC, INTEG & INFRASTRUCT (50000) of NIWC ATLANTIC.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or ND-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leadership in software systems development, managing complex engineering projects through the entire software development lifecycle and implementing Agile methodologies.

Expertise in developing testing strategies, along with the ability to present and defend technical positions to senior leadership.

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 0854/0855: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 1550: 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 serve as the Technical Subject Matter Expert in Expeditionary Command and Control Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems.
  • You will be responsible for the development and delivery of key Systems Engineering artifacts, including Engineering Change Proposals, Systems Engineering Technical Review documentation, Agile process execution artifacts, Test Plans, and Reports.
  • You will be responsible for the software development lifecycle, including Source Code Management, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, testing, monitoring, requirements analysis, baseline management, and interface development.
  • You will lead technical evaluation boards and perform complex analysis assessing political, fiscal, and other factors affecting customer needs to enhance products and services delivered.
  • You will lead diverse cross-competency teams to execute appropriate engineering processes across all levels and phases of acquisition program/project, 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: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12875983-26-ABD