About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as an ENGINEER in the Rapid Mission Integration & Interoperability Department (MX), Advanced Emso Applied Research & Rapid Capabilities Division (MXN), Intelligence Systems Branch (MXNP) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-14 Step 10 (currently $163,514).
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer demonstrating engineering leadership in the development, integration, or test and evaluation (T&E) of tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), or Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems; leading multidisciplinary technical teams; and managing technical program resources, budgets, or acquisition requirements. 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 0855 IOR: Electronics Engineering 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.
Major DutiesYou will serve as the overarching Senior Program Integrator and authoritative Subject Matter Expert (SME) bridging technical and programmatic execution.You will serve as a primary agent for organizational advancement, pioneering and directing strategic initiatives to enhance SIGINT and ISR capabilities for Special Operations Forces.You will drive the full lifecycle of complex, niche technical programs from conception through USSOCOM J8-O validation and deployment.You will provide executive-level leadership, orchestration, and mentorship to cross-functional teams of government, civilian, and industry personnel.You will foster a culture of scientific rigor, continuous process optimization, and professional growth.You will exercise senior-level operational oversight by directing all programmatic resources, funding, and full lifecycle financial management.