You will serve as a MANAGER in the Strategic Systems Analysis & Modernization Division (GXP), Test & Operations Branch (GXPL) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-14 Step 10 (currently $161,889).
In addition to basic education requirements, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent grade level) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer or scientist providing programmatic and technical leadership for planning, managing, and executing projects to develop and assess engineering or scientific processes and procedures for improved efficiency and execution of strategic systems programs (e.g. Shipboard, Guidance, Navigation, Defense). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Professional Engineering Series, 0801, IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf General Physical Science Series, 1301 IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ General Mathematics and Statistics Series, 1501 IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/general-mathematics-and-statistics-series-1501star/ Operations Research Series, 1515 IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Computer Science Series, 1550 IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. 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 serve as Branch Manager of Test & Operations Branch (GXPL), in Strategic Systems Analysis and Modernization Division (GXP), of Global Deterrence and Defense Department (GX).
You will oversee a wide range of technical operations providing Strategic Customers with High Reliability Hardware Systems.
You will be responsible for the execution of division management processes including management review, continuous improvement program, metrics, independent audits, internal assessments, corrective action management and reporting.
You will utilize internal controls, Human Resource Management, goal setting techniques and team-building to effectively manage and develop personnel in the Branch.
You will be responsible for understanding the rules and regulations of the Government Purchase Card program, for ensuring proper purchase card use, and for taking prompt and effective administrative and disciplinary corrective actions when warranted.