Supervisory Engineer/Scientist

Naval Sea Systems Command • Naval Base Newport, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This interdisciplinary position is in the Autonomous Systems and Ranges Department of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV in Newport, Rhode Island. At the ND-04 level, the position serves as a Supervisory Engineer/Scientist; at the ND-05 level, it serves as a Manager. The position may be filled in the General Engineer (0801), Oceanography Scientist (1360), or Computer Scientist (1550) occupational series, depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

The incumbent leads the branch’s personnel and programs, serves as a key member of the division management team, and provides technical, administrative, financial, and operational leadership. The work includes developing, integrating, and testing autonomous payloads; rapidly prototyping experimental payloads; integrating new technologies; and providing direct mission-based operational support as required. The incumbent advises on branch disciplines and ensures the branch provides technical support, consultation, and management for supported projects.

The position requires the applicable specialized experience for the selected level, as well as meeting the relevant OPM education requirements for the occupational series. Employment is contingent on federal suitability requirements, security clearance, and pre-employment drug testing. Travel may be required to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and may involve extended periods on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete E-Verify employment verification where applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must complete required DAWIA certification in the assigned functional area and tier, and meet continuous-learning point requirements within established timeframes.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• ND-05 applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalency), leading personnel and resourcing and executing R&D projects, systems development efforts, and technology implementation for a Robotic Autonomous Undersea Systems portfolio, including rapid prototyping, technology integration into robotic autonomous systems payloads, and direct mission-based operational support.
• ND-04 applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalency), supporting projects, conducting systems development and R&D, and leading small teams related to a Robotic Autonomous Undersea Systems portfolio, including rapid prototyping, technology integration into robotic and autonomous systems payloads, and direct mission-based operational support.
• Must meet the applicable OPM positive education requirements for the selected occupational series: Professional Engineering (08XX), Oceanography (1360), or Computer Science (1550).
• For the Professional Engineering series, qualify through an appropriate professional engineering degree or the specified combination of coursework, education, and/or experience, as applicable.
• For the Oceanography series, have a degree with at least 24 semester hours of oceanography or a related discipline plus 20 additional semester hours in specified related subjects, or an applicable combination of education and experience.
• For the Computer Science series, have a computer science degree or a degree with at least 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including at least 15 semester hours in mathematics and statistics that included differential and integral calculus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise branch personnel and oversee effective use of personnel and administration of branch programs and task assignments.
• Serve as a key member of the division’s management team.
• Develop, integrate, and test autonomous payloads.
• Rapidly prototype experimental payloads and integrate new technologies.
• Provide direct mission-based operational support as required.
• Provide administrative, financial, and technical leadership for branch personnel; plan work, oversee tasks and deliverables, and conduct regular performance appraisals.
• Support employee career development and ensure compliance with mandatory training and safety requirements.
• Manage routine administrative tasks, including time and leave approvals.
• Communicate effectively, foster a transparent environment, and resolve personnel issues.
• Advise and consult on branch disciplines of major significance to the department.
• Ensure the branch provides technical support, consultation, and management for supported projects.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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