You will serve as a Distinguished Engineer/Scientist, Senior Scientific Technical Manager for Combat System Architectures of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).
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 examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1. Expert knowledge in systems engineering, software development, DevSecOps, computing infrastructure, virtualization, and service-oriented architectures with demonstrated experience in developing, prototyping, and integrating complex combat systems. TQ 2. Expert knowledge of Naval Combat Systems and warfare tactics, including kill chain elements, countermeasures, and weapon system concepts and design, with demonstrated ability to perform trade studies to inform system requirements and integration decisions. 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 AND 0801 Professional 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 execute technical activities regarding the research, engineering and development of robust surface ship combat systems and element system solutions.
You will define standards and processes for tools and capabilities available to support combat system architecture development.
You will design, develop, and demonstrate supportable and extensible combat system architectures and integrated fire control solutions for naval forces to fight effectively across extended battlespace with optimal coordination among fighting units.
You will develop the Naval Combat System Architecture workforce, including subject matter experts in areas of naval combat systems, system architecture, systems engineers, software design and development, and hardware development and prototyping.
You will instantiate and lead the use of modern digital engineering tools and system engineering concepts.