Job Summary

You will serve as the Director of USW Unmanned Systems and Autonomous Behavior for the Code 75 Ocean Science, Autonomous Systems and Ranges Department of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, in Newport, RI. This is a Naval Research and Development Establishment (NRDE) key leadership position dedicated to the pursuit of facilitating USW Unmanned Systems Technologies to address operational gaps and needs identified by Navy and Marine Corps Operational Forces.

Job Description

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: Possess expertise in several of the following technologies: non-acoustic systems, processing for unmanned undersea systems, underwater vehicles autonomous system architecture, traditional and non-traditional undersea navigation, propulsion, energy, acoustic communications and sensor development. TQ#2: Possess the ability to furnish highly advanced and/or unprecedented scientific and/or technical guidance and recommendations to top-level administrative and technical management officials within the DON, DOD and other government agencies and outside organizations such as academia and industry. 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, 08XX Computer Science Series, 1550 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.