Manager

Naval Sea Systems Command•Keyport, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Competency Manager serves in the Undersea Distributed Test and Range Sustainment Division of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV in Keyport, Washington. The role acts as the designated civilian liaison for Navy Test and Evaluation events, coordinating diplomatic and operational matters with Canadian naval military and civilian counterparts under a U.S.-Canadian international agreement. The manager leads, manages, and supervises engineers, scientists, logisticians, mariners, mechanics, technicians, and other personnel across engineering, range operations, range safety, maintenance, and range craft operations. The position regularly interacts with regional Navy commands, tribal governments, and the public; develops contractor-support strategies and manages contractor services; and establishes measures to assess the health and continued relevance of the division’s technical competencies to the Navy’s current and future missions. This is a mission-essential federal position. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance, complete pre-employment and random drug testing, meet applicable Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification and continuous-learning requirements, and travel from the normal duty station to domestic and international locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites. The employee must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. The position also requires compliance with federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or ND-04 pay band, including test planning and physics-based data collection for weapons or weapon systems.
Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense foreign disclosure policy and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and brief technical issues to senior military and civilian leaders.
Meet the basic education requirements for an applicable 0801, 1301, or 1501 qualification path, including the specified engineering, physical science, mathematics, or qualifying education-and-experience criteria.
Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and earn required continuous-learning points within established timeframes.
Successfully complete pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana testing, and be subject to random testing.
Be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods, including travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations and potentially remote or isolated sites.
Meet federal employment conditions, including participation in direct deposit, E-Verify verification for new Department of the Navy employees, and applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated civilian liaison for Navy Test and Evaluation events, coordinating diplomatic and operational matters with Canadian naval military and civilian counterparts under a U.S.-Canadian international agreement.
Lead, manage, and supervise engineers, scientists, logisticians, mariners, mechanics, technicians, and other personnel.
Oversee functions including engineering, range operations, range safety, maintenance, and range craft operations.
Interact with regional Navy commands, tribal governments, and the general public.
Develop effective contractor-support strategies and manage contractor support, providing feedback on contractor services through appropriate processes.
Develop measures to assess and monitor the health of the division’s assigned technical competencies and ensure their continued relevance to current and future Navy missions.
Ensure continuity of operations and completion of tasks designated as essential to the mission.