SUPERVISORY ENGINEER/ SCIENTIST or MANAGER

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Engineer/Scientist or Manager in the Ocean and Physical Sciences Branch (C7543) of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. Salary: ND-4: $101,375-156,715; ND-5: $142,452-197,200 This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15 and the ND-4 encompasses GS-12 and GS-13.

Duties

You will hire and maintain (as their first line supervisor) a knowledgeable branch who utilize effective processes to accomplish their tasks, meet the needs of customers, and provide high-quality products.

You will identify resources, develop priorities that are aligned with department guidance, and assign all work in support of project tasking and in accordance with those priorities and provide technical and management oversight for project tasking.

You will review and comment on significant technical products and account for product development and accurate costing on all tasks assigned to your branch.

You will act as a consultant on difficult technical issues, to provide leadership for the development and implementation of comprehensive technical and process solutions.

You will maintain awareness of branch employees’ progress with respect to product development plans and proactively intervene as soon as risk factors become evident.

You will develop a skilled workforce by collaborating with employees on Individual Development Plans, career plans, facilitating appropriate training opportunities, and mentoring via career guidance discussions/technical assistance/overall support.

You will conduct performance appraisals (develop performance standards, conduct periodic performance reviews, complete midyear and end-of year reviews), review/ approve (as appropriate) timecards, leave requests, branch correspondence as required.

You will develop near-term and far-term branch goals that support higher-level organizational goals and communicate these goals to employees an effectively utilize project and department resources to achieve those goals.

You will identify technical skill shortfalls and skill imbalances to be addressed via personnel development, hiring, and contracting, and develop and execute a detailed knowledge sharing and transfer plan to address those shortfalls and imbalances.

You will foster innovative solution opportunities related to branch objectives and work with the CHENG, Chief Scientist, Strategy Lead, and Business Office to develop and execute plans.

You will address all safety, environmental, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), mandatory training, and other action items and data calls.

You will ensure that technical and business processes are operating effectively and address any issues as they arise.

You will be responsible for the development and execution of appropriate contracting strategies and the development of Technical Insertion (TI) packages based on input from TPM's, to provide resources via the Code 70 Technical Services Contract.

You will be responsible for ensuring the stewardship of personnel, material and financial resources that maximize capability delivered for test and evaluation.

You will partner with the Department Leadership Council (LC) and Division Head to help develop and advance strategic goals and department vision to ensure the continued success of both the branch and the department.

You will serve as a Navy collaborator, NUWCDIVNPT leader, and a department mentor in the areas of applied physics and mathematics, modeling and simulation, undersea and bioacoustics, physical oceanography, or biological science.

You will work with the PLT to ensure continued technical health/knowledge-sharing among employees through formal and informal mentorship, training, and OJT plan for each employee to be included in their IDP.

Qualifications

FOR THE ND 05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following as a professional engineer or scientist; experience leading personnel and the resourcing and execution of research and development projects, systems development efforts, and technology implementation for the Ocean and Physical Science portfolio that provides technical support, modeling and simulation and strategic recommendations in support of the divisions technical, marine species protection and environmental initiatives. FOR THE ND 04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 (GS-9/11 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following as a professional engineer or scientist; supporting projects, conducting research and development and leading small teams related to the Ocean and Physical Science portfolio that provides technical support, modeling and simulation and strategic recommendations in support of the divisions technical, marine species protection and environmental initiatives. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a Biologist (0401-series), General Engineer (0801-series), an Oceanographer (1360-series), or a Computer Scientist (1550-series) based upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0401, 0801, 1360, and 1550) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. 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/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/oceanography-series-1360/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/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.

Evaluations

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: DEVELOPING OTHERS Modeling and Simulation ORAL COMMUNICATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. 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 must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/15/2026to receive consideration. Applications received after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/15/2026 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. For additional information on viewing your application status, click https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. 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.

Other information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice;?2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.