INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER (PROGRAM MANAGER)

To qualify for this DP-4 position.. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band (DP-03) or GS grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Engineer or Scientist.

• Integrating and managing business, financial, and operational functions (e.g., staffing, infrastructure, facilities, and IT/security requirements) to support technical or acquisition programs.
• Monitoring, forecasting, and advising leadership on financial spend plans, contract execution, and resource constraints to ensure mission readiness.
• Leading or coordinating cross-functional or matrixed teams (e.g., finance, contracts, administration) to resolve operational issues and meet program demands.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders or program sponsors to translate mission needs into executable operational or resourcing plans.
• Applicants must meet the basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual for an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used if documentation shows it is comparable to U.S. accredited education.
• Volunteer work, including through National Service programs, is considered qualifying experience.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-band requirements by the closing date.

Lead the business and operational execution of the Integrated Product Team (IPT).

• Lead a matrixed operations team composed of personnel from finance, contracts, COR support, security, facilities, IT, training, workforce management, and administration.
• Establish IPT operational priorities and align support activities to mission needs.
• Drive issue resolution and ensure matrixed contributors are synchronized with IPT execution demands.
• Execute IPT growth across China Lake and Point Mugu locations.
• Oversee the IPT's team of CORs by coordinating COR coverage, contract execution visibility, contractor onboarding support, service contract requirements, tasking alignment, performance concern visibility, and future contract support needs.
• Monitor, forecast, and advise leadership on financial spend plans, contract execution, and resource constraints.
• Engage with senior stakeholders or program sponsors to translate mission needs into executable operational or resourcing plans.

Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for STRL Demo jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower pay band (time-in-band).
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; subject to random testing.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a complete benefits package.

• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to scheduled appointments.
• During the application process, you may opt-in to make your resume available to other hiring managers in the agency for similar positions in the local commuting area for 180 days.
• Relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives may be offered for new employees, depending on funding availability.
• Federal annuitant selection is subject to DoD and Department of the Navy policy.
• ICTAP candidates must provide required documentation to be considered well-qualified.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they are determined Best Qualified.
• For questions, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• Address: NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU, 575 I Avenue Suite 1, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5049.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV) at Point Mugu is a premier naval aviation test and evaluation center. It supports the development, acquisition, and sustainment of naval aviation weapons systems. This position is within the AIR WING I&I/EW EFFECTS PRD DIR Next Generation Air Dominance, focusing on advanced electronic warfare and air dominance capabilities. Applicants should be prepared to work in a dynamic, mission-focused environment supporting modern naval aviation programs. NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU is named as the hiring organisation for the INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER (PROGRAM MANAGER) post.