About this role
Job Summary
You will serve as Principal Technology Manager and Head of the NUWC Division, Keyport Unmanned and Theater Undersea Warfare Systems Department.
Qualifications
Candidates 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. Ability to apply lifecycle scientific and engineering principles across a diverse portfolio to transition and sustain operationally relevant capability to the Fleet. This can include proven expertise in systems engineering and project management to transition and sustain advanced warfighting capabilities. TQ
- 2. Knowledge and interaction across Warfare Centers, Program Executive Officers/Program Acquisition Executives, and Fleet organizations toward aligning organizational, mission, technical authority roles and responsibilities, and fostering inter-relationships to provide guidance on future operations.
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, 0801 General Physical Science series, 1301 General Mathematics and Statistics series, 1501 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 lead a technical organization driving Undersea Warfare (USW), Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV), and seabed tech development, integration, engineering, and command/control modernization.
- You will identify and exploit emerging tech to integrate Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) into Fleet mission areas, significantly improving warfighting effectiveness and operational readiness.
- You will plan, direct, and control NUWC efforts to accelerate the Navy's widespread use of Unmanned Systems and Command and Control Systems, sustaining operational readiness and rapidly integrating military utility into the Fleet.
- You will oversee teams performing Science and Technology and Research and Development—including applied research and demonstrations—covering full-spectrum RDTE and lifecycle support from Basic Research through Operational System Development.