MANAGER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Manager in the Software Engineering Branch; Software Engineering & Development Division; Integrated Combat Systems Department of NAVSURFWARCENDLD. You will serve as Branch Head.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. ND-05 is equivalent to GS-14/15.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Engineer or Scientist leading teams or projects to manage or coordinate combat systems engineering or integration.

Examples of specialized experience may include: (1) providing technical and administrative leadership including strategic planning, overall task coordination, budget administration, and resource management for a branch sized unit; (2) developing and integrating software for current and future combat systems and elements; (3) experience mentoring junior and journey level developers; (4) establishing partnerships with sponsors, customers, and stakeholders; (5) leading through various phases of the software development lifecycle; (6) applying engineering principles and rigor to evaluate software design; (7) experience with multiple programming languages and Operating 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=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 General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov) Mathematics Series 1520 (opm.gov) Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov) 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 provide Software Engineering expertise to execute tasking sponsored by various DoD/Navy organizations in support of the acquisition process and development of advanced warfighting capabilities.
• You will conduct the full range of supervisory duties in support of Division, Department and Center goals and objectives including those for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
• You will be responsible for organizational leadership, business development, customer satisfaction, ensuring adequate funding and facilities for branch personnel, recruitment and retention of personnel, and career development for Branch personnel.
• You will provide technical leadership and hold accountability for overall quality, timeliness, and fiscal aspects of branch products and services and will be accountable for all commitments (planning/execution/tracking) made by the branch.
• You will manage and develop current product lines, seek new opportunities where mission may be applicable, and support the Division Head in the long-term planning for the technical viability of the organization.
• You will provide leadership of the human resources of the Branch including: position and organizational management, employee performance and recognition, career growth and opportunities, conflict resolution, and guidance to new employees.
• You will ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively, and that programs and operations are discharged with integrity and compliance with Center policy and all applicable laws and regulations.