Supervisory Program Analyst

Naval Air Systems Command • China Lake, CA

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About The Position

Serves as Division Head in the Ordnance Test & Evaluation Division, Weapons & Energetics Department, NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV China Lake. Provides technical oversight and management direction for propulsion and non-destructive test and evaluation, including radiography, environmental conditioning, and shock and vibration. Accountable for overall Division management, developing long-range Test and Evaluation goals, plans, and objectives, and ensuring the success of ordnance Test and Evaluation activities. Supervises approximately 100 Division staff across propulsion, radiographic, shock and vibration, climatic, detonation physics, warhead testing, and related engineering activities. Ensures test documentation is thorough and accurate, including standard operating procedures, test plans and procedures, quality assurance metrics, and cost estimates. Recommends field testing using sub- or full-scale weapons to meet program requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Current federal employees applying for STRL Demo jobs generally must have at least one year at the next lower pay band, with time-in-band requirements met by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance before entering duty.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade level or NM-04 pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Direct technical experience executing or overseeing complex technical test activities across disciplines such as propulsion testing, detonation physics, warhead evaluation, environmental conditioning, or radiography, ensuring standard operating procedures and safety protocols are followed.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of test programs, from planning, resource estimation, and budgeting through validation/verification and formal reporting of results to MRTFB customers.
• Experience providing first-line technical supervision, mentorship, or operational direction to multidisciplinary engineering, scientific, and technician teams, aligning competencies with mission requirements and fostering compliance with merit and safety standards.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may be to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and management direction for propulsion and non-destructive test and evaluation activities, including radiography, environmental conditioning, and shock and vibration.
• Manage the Division and develop long-range Test and Evaluation goals, plans, and objectives.
• Oversee the success of ordnance Test and Evaluation activities.
• Supervise approximately 100 staff across test and evaluation and related engineering disciplines.
• Ensure test documentation is thorough and accurate, including operating procedures, test plans and procedures, quality assurance metrics, and cost estimates.
• Recommend field testing using sub- or full-scale weapons to meet program requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed