Engineer/scientist

Joint And Expeditionary Command And Control Senior Systems Engineer

You will serve as the Joint and Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) Senior Systems Engineer in the C5ISRT Division (Code E20) of NAVSURFWARFCTR PANAMA CITY DIVISION. Responsibilities include supporting DoD Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems including Deployable Joint Command and Control, Expeditionary Sea Base, Navy Enterprise Tactical C2, and Amphibious Assault Direction System. You will lead the full lifecycle of systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, system architecture development, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of expeditionary C4I systems. You will design and manage the integration of diverse hardware, software, and network components across various security enclaves (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, etc.), ensuring seamless interoperability and data exchange within the DoD enterprise. You will create and maintain comprehensive system engineering documentation including systems engineering management plans, configuration management plans, concept of operations, systems specifications and requirements documents. You will create and maintain architectural diagrams, design specifications, interface control documents, test plans, test reports, etc. You will champion the implementation and continuous improvement of Systems Engineering Processes within the Division. You will oversee rigorous system testing, validation, and verification to ensure all system components meet performance, security, and functional requirements prior to deployment. You will identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with system design, development, and deployment, proposing alternative solutions to ensure project success. You will serve as a technical lead for JEXC2 systems providing expert guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams (e.g., network, software, hardware, cybersecurity). You will collaborate effectively with military personnel, government contractors, program managers, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements, present technical solutions, and provide expert consultation. You will communicate authoritatively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization (including Flag Officer and Senior Executive level) and develop succinct and organized written correspondence, plans, reports, and briefs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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 next lower pay band, ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• As a professional Engineer or Scientist leading the full systems engineering lifecycle to develop, design, integrate, document, and test complex military systems.

Education: Applicants must meet at least one of the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

• Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics.
• Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.
• 1301-General Physical Science Series: A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; or education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• 1515-Operations Research Series: A degree in operations research; or a related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses. At least 3 of these 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
• 1520-Mathematics Series: A degree in mathematics; or a combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), plus appropriate experience or additional education. The total coursework described above must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite.
• 1550-Computer Science Series: A degree in computer science; or a degree with at least 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of these 30 semester hours must have been in a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

Additional Information: This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180 days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary travel may include travel onboard ship and overseas.