DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR DIRECTED ENERGY

Description:

This position will serve as a nationally and internationally recognized technical leader in directed energy research and systems and will guide and coordinate efforts to ensure that programs result in systems useful to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations OPNAV), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Department of War (DoW).

Requirements:

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. Knowledge and in-depth understanding of directed energy technologies, effects, countermeasures, and weapon system concepts and design.

TQ#2. Demonstrated ability to leverage strategic thinking to formulate and guide a technology-based, systematic approach on large, complex problems to ensure seamless weapon system integration with military platforms and operational doctrines.

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

All Professional Engineering series, 0801
General Physical Science series, 1301
Physics Series, 1310

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.