About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as Principal Technical Manager for Sensors and SONAR Systems (Code 15) of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, RI.
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. National Leadership in USW sensors and SONAR systems: Ability to provide national leadership and authoritative technical direction for comprehensive technical programs in underwater sensors and SONAR systems for submarines, surface ships, surveillance platforms and distributed networked sensor systems, including requirements definition, system development, systems and platform engineering, rapid prototyping, test and evaluation, modeling and simulation (M&S), In-Service engineering/Fleet engagement, and program management. TQ 2. Reputation for Technical Management of Research, Development, Test, Evaluation and Acquisition Systems: Skill in technical management providing guidance, risk identification/mitigation assessments, teaming collaborations, and problem resolution for strategies, analyses, policies, security plans, cross department initiatives, or cross-command/organization efforts. 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 Physics Series, 1310 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 lead the definition, concept development, and systems integration for underwater sensors and SONAR. You will drive analysis, modeling, and simulation for submarines, ships, and networked systems to support current and future Navy missions.You will direct the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and testing of underwater sensors and SONAR. You will ensure proper functionality and systems integration across submarines, surface ships, and networked platforms.You will guide the future direction of research and development in the areas of underwater sensors and SONAR systems applicable to all platforms as well as off-board distributed and unmanned systemsYou will manage Research and Development projects of exceptional scope and difficulty. You will drive high-impact programs critical to achieving strategic objectives of national importance.You will conduct Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDTE) programs for towed and deployed arrays using ceramic, fiber-optic acoustic sensors, laser sensors, and other novel and innovative sensors.You will conduct underwater acoustic transduction research and development in acoustics, optics, and magnetism. You will advance underwater sensors, emphasizing functional stability over time, frequency, and immersion in hostile environments.