Major Duties (Job Description)

• You will provide research, analysis, systems engineering, design, development, and/or test and evaluation using innovative methods to ensure state of- the-art underwater surveillance systems are delivered to Department of Navy (DoN).
• You will be required to interface with management and technical personnel from other laboratories, government agencies, and program sponsors.
• You will coordinate with the other Branch Heads and program managers throughout the Division, Department, and Center, supporting the coordination of related technologies and cross training and assignments of personnel.
• You will actively be supporting EEO programs, process improvement initiatives, prevention of fraud, waste and mismanagement, safety/environmental and security requirements for assigned functions, etc.
• You will provide advice and guidance on a wide range of ISR topics and participate in Center and external IPTs relevant to ISR systems and applications.

Qualification Summary

I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: The selectee works with each member of the branch to develop their respective annual STRL Contribution Plans, conducts and documents their performance reviews, and makes compensation recommendations to the sub pay pool & pay pool manager. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: The selectee exercises civilian leadership in carrying out assigned supervisory duties; this includes coaching and counseling subordinates; actively supporting EEO programs, process improvement initiatives, prevention of fraud, waste and mismanagement, safety/environmental and security requirements for assigned functions, and demonstrating Navy core values in human resource management, property management, procurement/finance, fostering open communications, and applying High Performance Organizational concepts. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Selectee provides research, analysis, systems engineering, design, development, and/or test and evaluation using innovative methods to ensure state of- the-art underwater surveillance systems are delivered to Department of Navy (DoN) and Intelligence Communities (IC) programs. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Selectee will lead the development of IT sustainment policies, processes, and contracts across the enterprise, in compliance with approved Defense and Navy policies. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Assists with providing research, analysis, systems engineering, design, development, and/or test and evaluation using innovative methods to ensure state of- the-art underwater surveillance systems are delivered to Department of Navy (DoN) and Intelligence Communities (IC) programs. 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/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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.

NAVWAR is the Navy's systems command that designs, develops and deploys advanced communications and information capabilities from Seabed to Space.