Department of the Navy

SUPERVISORY DISTINGUISHED ENGINEER OR SCIENTIST

Corona, California Full time

SUPERVISORY DISTINGUISHED ENGINEER OR SCIENTIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Corona, California

Salary Range: $196385 - $207500 Per Year

Job Summary: This position serves as the Deputy Technical Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Major Duties:

  • You will oversee the technical direction of the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT and E) programs conducted to support Corona Division mission to include assessment of surface ship weapon and combat systems.
  • You will develop and analyze future warfighting Test and Evaluation (T and E) concepts and capabilities, e.g., remote monitoring, predictive modeling, embedded intelligence, and smart data filtering.
  • You will support the Commanding Officer in his role as the Department of Navy Technical Agent for metrology and calibration and as Engineering Agent for the Fleet's LVC global network architecture, operations, and maintenance.
  • You will provide technical leadership and oversight of the long term stewardship of the Division's Technical Capabilities.
  • You will provide highly authoritative scientific and technical advice and guidance on data science and analytics across the RDT and E acquisition phase.
  • You will advise on the Department of the Navy Test and Evaluation Executive Board and the Test and Monitoring Systems Executive Board.

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. Strong science and technology background and competence in combat systems research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) acquisition policy and project management execution in the development and consistent application of criteria, analysis tools, techniques, and data sets accepted throughout the engineering community. TQ#2. Knowledge of Warfare Centers, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) affiliated Program Executive Officers, and the Fleet relative to the Division's organization, mission, technical authority roles and responsibilities, and inter-relationships. 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 Physics Series, 1310 Operation Research Series, 1515 Mathematics Series, 1520 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/12842093 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 12/18/2025to receive consideration. Applications received after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 12/18/2025 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. Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. 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: 2025-12-18