About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as the Director for Undersea Warfare (USW) Next Generation Weapons and Defensive Systems Distinguished Scientist/Engineer within the USW Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems Department, You serve as a senior expert leading advanced, independent research and direct the full spectrum of Science and Technology (S&T) and RDT&E efforts for next-generation undersea kinetic and non-kinetic weapons and defensive systems.
QualificationsCandidates 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: Extensive knowledge and specialization pertinent to undersea weapons, undersea vehicles and defensive systems, mines and sensors; Comprehensive knowledge in technical programs and systems associated with undersea weapons, vehicles and defensive systems. Knowledge of undersea warfare systems, including kinetic (e.g. torpedoes) and non kinetic weapons, undersea vehicles, targets and decoys, and surface and undersea underwater defensive systems and countermeasures. TQ 2: Expert knowledge in performance of uncharted and independent undersea systems technology research, advanced development and systems engineering principles and concepts; Skill in execution of S&T and R&D activities in support of complex undersea warfare technology insertion, including gap and alternatives analyses and tradeoff studies, requirements definition, technology development, rapid prototyping, technology demonstration, Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and other technology insertion aspects. 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 All Professional Engineering series, 08XX General Physical Science series, 1301 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 DutiesYou will conceive designs, develop and implement advanced weapons and defensive systems for application aboard submarines, naval surface platforms and unmanned systems.You will plan, control, and approve DoD technology improvements for undersea weapons and defensive systems to support Anti-submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, decoy/deception, subsea and seabed warfare, and self-defense mission areas.You will define, direct and execute a portfolio of analytical and empirical research, modeling and simulation to develop and represent national capabilities in USW weapons and defensive systems.You will support NUWC Division Newport by providing expert scientific guidance to plan, develop, integrate, and update innovative USW weapon and defensive systems technologies.You will provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure stewardship of the organization's undersea weapons and defensive systems capabilities, including personnel knowledge and facilities.