ENGINEER/SCIENTIST JOB

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the technical execution of Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system software sustainment across Navy platforms like Zumwalt-class destroyers and Virginia-class submarines.

Key Duties

1. Technical Support: Provide technical support for CPS weapon system software sustainment, including testing and tactical software, for use on Zumwalt-class destroyers and Virginia-class submarines.
2. Coordination: Assist the CPS Lead Software Sustainment Engineer with daily coordination within Dahlgren, across the Software Product Center (SPC), and with prime contractors.
3. Planning: Develop a Software Support Activity Plan that aligns with fielding schedules, funding, environment, equipment, and material needs.
4. Assessment and Recommendations: Evaluate software development plans and architecture, recommending necessary support activities.
5. Software Maintenance: Enhance and maintain CPS software products.
6. Support Agreement: Facilitate development and acceptance of a support agreement for the CPS Program at NSWCDD.
7. Working Group Participation: Engage in ISEA/Sustainment Working Groups with other Warfare Centers.
8. Collaboration: Coordinate with other Warfare Centers, Program Offices, industry partners, and NSWCDD departments.
9. Budgeting Input: Provide input to SPC4 on sustainment activities for budget considerations.

Conditions of Employment

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Federal Suitability: Must meet suitability standards for federal employment.
• Direct Deposit: Participation in direct deposit required.
• E-Verify: New hires must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Military Transition: Retired military personnel may face restrictions on appointments within 180 days of retirement.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered.
• Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain security clearance as required.
• DAWIA Certification: Must obtain certification in the Acquisition Functional Area within the required timeframe.
• Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Credential: Designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position, requiring credentials under SECNAV M-5239.2 for framework role 621 at the Intermediate level within 12 months.
• Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug testing required, with potential random testing.
• Travel: Travel may be required, including to remote and isolated sites, and on military or commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Experience: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the ND-03 (GS-09/11) pay band, including work in design, development, testing, evaluation, integration, or sustainment of software for systems engineering projects.

Education Requirements

Specific educational requirements vary by engineering discipline and are outlined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for relevant series, including:

1. Engineering (0801/0830/0850/0854/0855/0861): Requires a degree in engineering or equivalent education with specified coursework in engineering science and physics.
2. Operations Research (1515): Requires a degree in operations research or a related field, with substantial coursework in operations research, mathematics, and statistics.
3. Mathematics (1520): Requires a degree in mathematics or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in mathematics.
4. Computer Science (1550): Requires a degree in computer science or a related field, with a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science coursework, including calculus.

Additional Information

This position falls under the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Multiple vacancies may be filled.

• Pre-Employment Requirements: Failure to meet pre-employment requirements may lead to withdrawal of a job offer.
• Veteran’s Preference: Not applicable for this hiring authority but supporting documentation may be required if claimed

Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

Salary
$82,764 – $153,354 per year

Pay scale & grade
ND 4

Location
Few vacancies in the following location:

Dahlgren, VA
Remote job
No

Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work schedule
Full-time

Service
Competitive

Promotion potential
4

Job family (Series)
0801 General Engineering
0830 Mechanical Engineering
0850 Electrical Engineering
0854 Computer Engineering
0855 Electronics Engineering
0861 Aerospace Engineering
1515 Operations Research
1520 Mathematics
1550 Computer Science
Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
DE-12560339-24-RMS

Control number
811637500