About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as the Principal Scientist for Assured Navigation and Timing, a Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) position, located in the Space Systems Development Division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory located in Washington DC. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12961375-26-MCJ. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.
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: TQ1. Demonstrated competence in understanding, planning, and conducting original independent research and leading multi-disciplinary research based on the physics and engineering principles of Assured Navigation and Timing, with significant, recognized impact on the Assured Navigation and Timing science and technology community. TQ2. Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, guide, execute, and maintain multi-disciplinary research programs having national and international impact. This includes formulating technology roadmaps, aligning NRL science and technology investments with Fleet and national security requirements, and acquiring funding for these programs on an ongoing basis. TQ3. Ability to provide subject matter expertise as a senior advisor and authoritative technical leader for the NRL, Navy, and DoW on assured navigation and timing matters. This includes forging essential partnerships across government, industry, and academia, and representing the U.S. government in international forums to shape global standards. 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 General Physical Science series, 1301 Physics Series, 1310 Mathematics Series, 1520 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 plan and oversee research and development work through a combination of science and technology leadership, business management, and cooperative engagement.You will develop and lead a comprehensive research portfolio and technology roadmap for resilient navigation and timing, designed to empower Naval dominance across all operational domains.You will drive innovation and the transition of cutting-edge assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions that directly enhance naval warfare and intelligence operations.You will champion the experimentation and integration of next-generation sensor technologies to achieve superior accuracy, reliability, and security in navigation, fostering the adoption of alternative PNT technologies.You will develop cross-organizational teams to address the research problems, and identify and secure funding from sponsors for this research.You will serve as a preeminent NRL, Navy, and DoW expert on assured navigation and timing matters, providing authoritative technical leadership and forging essential partnerships across government, industry, and academia.