MANAGER

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a General Physical Scientist (1301-series), an Operations Research Analyst (1515-series), a Mathematician (1520-series), or a Computer Scientist (1550-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 1301, 1515, 1520 and 1550) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: experience as a professional engineer or scientist managing or leading work related to an integrated weapon or optical sciences program. Examples of specialized experience include: planning, designing, or leading projects in support of weapon systems or optical sciences development efforts; providing technical direction for weapon systems or optical sciences development, sustainment or modernization; or providing leadership to develop and pursue weapons or optical sciences program initiatives. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf General Physical Science Series, 1301 Operations 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.
You will serve as the Branch Head of the Laser Warfare Systems (LWS) Optics & Beam Control Branch (E18), within the High Energy Laser Weapons Systems Division, Integrated Engagement Systems Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division You will provide technical leadership to a diverse workforce in a research and development environment to meet mission objectives.