Interdisciplinary Engineer

Ssp • Pittsfield, MA

14h

About The Position

This public notice flyer informs interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions to be considered. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond.

The Interdisciplinary Engineer provides technical expertise to SPSP regarding Information Assurance/Cyber Security (IA/CS). The role supports the design, development, installation, and operational support of COTS-based hardware and software used by Fleet personnel. The engineer helps SPSP engineers incorporate security considerations throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, informs them about new or changing IA policies and requirements, and participates in the concept, design, development, and deployment of SSGN and SSBN shipboard COTS-based weapon systems and maintenance support systems for SSP Shipboard Integration (SSI).

The position is a Department of the Navy federal role. It requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, a security clearance, participation in direct deposit, successful pre-employment drug testing, and maintenance of required cyber workforce qualifications. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must obtain and maintain the required DoD 8140.03 cyber workforce qualifications and Department of the Navy qualifications for work role code 0801, proficiency level Intermediate.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required; the position is subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS, OCONUS, and remote or isolated sites.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, involving complex systems or subsystems and requirements analysis, design, test, installation, and sustainment while representing an organization and/or establishing and maintaining relationships with key individuals or groups.
• Demonstrated competencies include oral communications, systems testing and evaluation, partnering, problem solving, and systems engineering.
• Meet the applicable OPM positive education qualifications for either the Professional Engineering Series (08XX) or Computer Science Series (1550).
• For the 08XX qualification path, possess an eligible professional engineering degree or qualifying education/experience combination as specified in the announcement.
• For the 1550 qualification path, possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, or a bachelor's or higher degree with 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including at least 15 semester hours in statistics and mathematics with differential and integral calculus.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification. Retired military members appointed within 180 days of retirement are subject to applicable statutory provisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide SPSP with technical expertise in Information Assurance/Cyber Security (IA/CS).
• Support the design, development, installation, and operational support of COTS-based hardware and software used by Fleet personnel.
• Assist SPSP engineers in ensuring security considerations are made and implemented at all stages of the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Inform SPSP engineers of new, changing, or modified IA policies, requirements, and guidelines that may affect their systems.
• Participate in the concept, design, development, and deployment of SSGN and SSBN shipboard COTS-based weapon systems and maintenance support systems in support of SSP Shipboard Integration (SSI).

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level