The Distinguished Scientist/Engineer for Combat Control is an expert in control system theory and deterministic control for large scale integrated systems. The incumbent of this position serves as the Navy's expert in the technical area of combat systems particularly the combat control element. The incumbent is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in combat control systems including sensors, signal processing, weapon system design and supporting technologies.
Candidates 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 the MTQs listed below. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. A nationally recognized, world-class scientist or engineer with expert knowledge of combat control systems including sensors, signal processing, weapon system design and supporting technologies with specialty in control system theory and deterministic control for large scale integrated systems. TQ 2. Incumbent must have demonstrated the ability to formulate and guide a technology based, systematic attack on large, complex problems containing technical and operational issues. Incumbent must be particularly able to successfully integrate the technologies of many and varied disciplines, groups and subsystems at the overall system and system-of-systems level. 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 0801 General Engineering Series 1301 General Physical Science Series 1515 Operations Research Series 1520 Mathematics Series 1550 Computer Science Series 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.
You will be Naval Sea Systems Command's Senior Scientist and leading technologist in the field of shipboard and netted combat control systems and represents the Navy at both the national and international level.
You will interface with academia, industry, DoD and Science and Technology organizations to investigate fundamental scientific issues underpinning advanced control theory.
You will develop innovative technical approaches for new concepts and development programs related to combat control systems.
You will be responsible for providing technical oversight and collaborative guidance in integrated combat systems across Navy labs, industry, and academia.
You will lead independent and collaborative research efforts supporting this critical area.
You will undertake pioneering assignments of outstanding scope, difficulty, and complexity in unexplored or unyielding areas of investigation extending existing theory or methodology in order to make significant original contributions.