ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an Engineer or Scientist in the Engineering Branch; Integrated Training Systems Division of NAVSURFWARCENACT DAM NECK VA.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Physical Scientist (1301-series), a Mathematician (1520-series), a Computer Scientist (1550-series), or a Data Scientist (1560 series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 1301, 1515, 1520 and 1550) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications.

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 ND-04 pay band (GS-12/13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist applying advanced system or software engineering practices to promote collaboration, drive innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of systems (e.g., Integrated Training Systems or Weapon Systems) that align with the Navy's mission objectives.

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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/data-science-series-1560/ 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 senior systems and software engineering expert within the Integrated Training Systems Division supporting all aspects of Shore-Based Training System programs.
• You will lead the design, development, and modernization of software and system architectures.
• You will direct technical execution efforts focusing on systems integration and software development, and fostering collaboration between government, industry, and academia.
• You will provide expertise on system and advanced software engineering principles, standards, and methods to ensure project deliverables meet modern engineering best practices.
• You will identify, initiate, and lead efforts aimed to gain efficiencies in process improvement, automation, and solving technical challenges that arise during the system engineering and software development lifecycles.