ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

This interdisciplinary position may be filled by a General Engineer (0801), General Physical Scientist (1301), Operations Research Analyst (1515), Mathematician (1520), or Computer Scientist (1550). Applicants must meet the basic education requirements for one of these series and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12/13) in federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; subject to random testing.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment polygraph examination.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA); certification in the assigned Functional Area and Tier, along with Continuous Learning points, required within established timeframes.
• For 1515 and 1550 series, this is a Cyberspace Workforce position (work role code 801)
• Program Manager); must obtain and maintain qualifications per DoDM 8140.03 and DON policies.

Oversee and grow a portfolio of science and technology efforts supporting long-range sensing objectives.

• Lead a team of scientists and engineers.
• Engage in strategic planning and technology roadmapping to align S&T development with warfighter needs and DoD priorities.
• Propose research ideas and define/manage statements of work toward new capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with external organizations to advance S&T concepts and promote involvement of developmental systems in military exercises.
• Monitor research activity, evaluate technologies and products, and ensure strict adherence to security classification policy and guidance.

U.S. Citizenship required.

• Suitability for federal employment.
• Direct deposit participation.
• E-Verify verification for new employees.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-59.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance required (interim/final).
• Pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and random testing.
• Pre-appointment polygraph examination.
• DAWIA certification and Continuous Learning points.
• Cyberspace Workforce qualification (1515/1550 series).

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.

• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays.
• Access to flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for telework (ad-hoc/situational).
• Potential for recruitment incentives and relocation expense reimbursement (depending on funding and policy).

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project; ND-5 encompasses GS-14 and GS-15 equivalents.

• Internal to agency: current permanent employees of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (UIC)
• may apply.
• Other eligible hiring paths: DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Military Reserve/National Guard Technician Preference, Retained Grade Preference, VEOA eligibles, and certain special authorities.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) and land/base management eligibles may also apply.
• Veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities (Schedule A), and other special authorities are welcome.
• If you opt-in during application, your resume may be shared with other hiring managers in the agency for similar positions for 180 days after the announcement closes.
• Relocation expenses may be reimbursed and recruitment incentives may be offered depending on funding and policy.
• For questions, contact the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• Address: NAVSURFWARCENDLD, 6149 Welsh Road, Suite 203, Dahlgren, VA 22448.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is a premier research, development, test, and evaluation center for the U.S. Navy, specializing in electromagnetic and sensor systems, electronic warfare, and advanced prototyping. Located in Dahlgren, Virginia, NSWCDD supports the warfighter by developing modern technologies for naval operations. This position is within the Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department, Electronic Warfare & Spectrum Operations Division, Advanced Electronic Warfare Prototyping Branch (Code B35), focusing on long-range sensing S&T. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is named as the hiring organisation for the ENGINEER/SCIENTIST post.