Description:
This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.You will serve as the Director of Research and Development (R&D) Transition for Tactical Oceanography (TACO) in the office of the Deputy Technical Director (Code TDB) of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport.
Requirements:
This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Physicist (1310-series), an Oceanographer (1360-series), or a General Mathematical Scientist (1501-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 1310, 1360 and 1501) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications.In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer, oceanographer, or scientist applying a wide range of science and engineering principles to undersea warfare applications. Qualified candidates should possess (1) knowledge of the Warfare Center organization, its missions, programs, and its scientific and engineering processes; (2) experience in the development, testing, and training of the Fleet's tactical oceanography products and tactics; (3) the ability to manage multiple engineering and scientific projects simultaneously, solve problems, and multi-task; (4) the ability to research engineering and/or scientific questions, analyze data, and prepare summaries of central issues for executive review; (5) demonstrated interpersonal skills with a proven ability to foster teamwork.
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=List-by-Occupational-Series
Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR):
All Professional Engineering Positions, 08XX
Physics Series, 1310
Oceanography Series, 1360
General Mathematics and Statistics Series, 1501
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.
Feb 10, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov