INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER OR SCIENTIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Chief Engineer. The Secretary of War has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions.

This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1.

Ability to lead a diverse, technical and non-technical workforce across a broad spectrum of skill sets and dispersed locations toward meeting NAWCWD, DON, and DOW mission and goals.

Fosters employee development, builds coalitions, enables cooperation and teamwork, facilitates change, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. TQ 2.

Demonstrated ability in technical leadership in dynamic and complex Science and Technology, and Research and Development programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.

Engineering experience with responsibility for design, development, system of system engineering, integration, testing, production, delivery, and life cycle engineering for complex systems.

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 AND Professional Engineering series 0801 Physics Series 1310 Mathematics Series 1520 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 senior engineer at NAWCWD providing continuity of technical leadership and oversight needed to ensure long-term stewardship of NAWCWD’s technical capabilities, and support NAWCWD’s strategic goals and NAVAIR Commander’s intent.
• You will provide policy direction, oversight, and assessment for NAWCWD engineering and product management communities.
• You will be the principal advisor to the NAWCWD Commander, Executive Director, NAWCWD Executives, Technical Director, and other senior leaders on matters pertaining to technical readiness and execution of NAWCWD programs and projects.
• You will ensure NAWCWD’s development activities and mission operations plan execute with a sound engineering basis with proper controls and management of technical risk.
• You will serve as the NAVAIR Deputy Warranting Officer on behalf of the NAWCWD Executive Director and Commander.