Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island
Salary Range: $192695 - $209600 Per Year
Job Summary: You will serve as a Distinguished Engineer/Scientist of USW Environmental Decision Superiority for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, RI.
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Qualifications: 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: National Leadership in Operational Undersea Environmental Decision Capability and Recognized Expert in Undersea Warfare Tactics Development Ability to provide national leadership and advocacy for comprehensive technical programs to develop environmental decision system capabilities through consensus building with external organizations and stakeholders. Develops environmental capability and solutions for complex problems in conjunction with other Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), NAVSEA Warfare Center Divisions, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, other System Commands, Office of Naval Research, Fleet, and various private defense contractors. TQ #2: Warfighting Utility Evaluation, Deliver and Transition of Environmental Decision Capability Ability to provide visionary stewardship of undersea environmental decision system capabilities that enable Undersea Warfare system delivery and performance evaluation that spans multiple Office of the Chief Of Naval Operations codes, Fleet Commands, System Commands, Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers, Office of Naval Research, Industry, University Affiliated Research Centers and Federally Funded Research and Develop Centers to ensure development and coordination of Undersea Warfare Environmental Decision System capabilities that pace the threat and meet Combatant Commander, Type Commander, platform and Task Force Commander warfighting needs. 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, 0801 General Physical Science series, 1301 General Mathematics and Statistics series, 1501 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.
How to Apply: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show evidence of the TQs to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, job title, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12913995 3. Documentation that supports all of the claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 04/10/2026to receive consideration. Applications received after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 04/10/2026 will generally not be accepted. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. Please do not submit multiple resumes. NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents are legible and accurate. Human Resources will not modify a resume or change an applicant's answer to a question, even upon request.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-10