DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR USW COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR USW COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island

Salary Range: $192695 - $209600 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as Director of Undersea Warfare (USW) Command and Control (C2) systems Of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI.

Major Duties:

• You will oversee a variety of research and development activities at NUWCDIVNPT, including leading Command and Control initiatives, DEVSECOPS, and integration efforts across USW Systems and payloads.
• You will develop execution plans for command and control systems and architecture across a diverse spectrum of programs and sponsors focused on interoperability, schema, logic and source to destination communication paths.
• You will directly participate in laboratory activities by providing direction and oversight of all technical work, actively participating in concept development, critiquing designs and implementations, and tracking progress.
• You will provide technical guidance and direction to research and development and In-Service Engineering teams involved in highly complex work of national significance.
• You will lead and assist in managing and developing the USW Command and Control workforce including advising on required training, facilities, equipment, and funds across the command and in cooperation with other Navy and/or DoD activities.
• You will serve as an expert in command and control kill chains, gap analysis, risk analysis, and supply chain analysis.
• You will engage with operational commands and development commands to understand requirements, gaps and operational needs for USW Command and Control.

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 USW Command & Control Architectures Ability to provide authoritative national-level technical leadership for undersea warfare (USW) command and control (C2) by setting enterprise direction and architectural standards, ensuring interoperability across programs and partners, and integrating architectures, decision authority, and coordination approaches across multiple USW mission areas and operational constructs involving manned, unmanned, and shore-based forces. TQ#2. Delivery and Transition of Mission-critical USW C2 Capabilities Ability to plan, lead, and technically supervise undersea warfare (USW) command and control (C2) research, development, prototyping, integration, and test activities, and to transition those capabilities into sustained operational use by guiding multidisciplinary teams, managing technical risk, and ensuring implementation and employment outcomes across stakeholders. 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.

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/12907972 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 04/07/2026to receive consideration. Applications received after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 04/07/2026 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: 2026-04-07