SUPERVISORY ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Electromagnetic Spectrum Department (WX), Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division (WXS), Unmanned Systems and Threat Analysis Branch (WXSP), System Software Activity Section (WXSPL) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leading in the sustainment of software development functions to influence project direction, manage risks, coordinate tasks, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

The Secretary of Defense 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. Major Duties:

• You will serve as the Section Manager for the Software Support Activity and be responsible for directing, overseeing, and coordinating the daily operations and technical efforts of the section to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• You will lead project management, budgeting, and operational strategy to address complex challenges, optimize resource allocation, and drive process improvements and product development roadmaps.
• You will serve as the primary liaison to stakeholders, ensuring effective and timely software support during fielding and sustainment phases.
• You will proactively identify and mitigate risks across Software Support Activity projects and provide regular, comprehensive reports to division leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
• You will provide technical oversight to ensure the section delivers high-quality results, leveraging a strong background in software development and sustainment.