SCIENTIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a SCIENTIST in Code 60 E the USW Mission Engineering Branch of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. This position is a part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12/13.
Major duties
You will perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting oceanography, mathematical, statistical, and other scientific methods and techniques. You will provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to problems in coordination with and support of senior analytical staff. You will employ the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. You will develop platform tactics for use in analytic studies. You will work with senior analysts, scientists, and engineers to ensure the platform tactics developed reflect those that would be used in the real world. You will use models to simulate real-world platform engagement scenarios and provide outputs, along with analysis of those outputs, to senior analysts. You will apply oceanography concepts, principles, and methods in the conduct of analyses and studies (test and evaluation, end-to-end platform/system requirements, platform/system performance) for a variety of acquisition program/Fleet customers. You will provide advice and guidance to managers, senior analysts, and peers on specific technical aspects of systems or concept development. You will plan, perform, and review studies and tests including formulation of objectives and analysis questions, specification of appropriate measures of effectiveness and performance, data collection and analysis. You will interpret, present, and document results and technical findings.
What you need to qualify
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-03 (GS-9/11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: experience using models or simulations to conduct analysis of sonar systems and/or ocean acoustics. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/oceanography-series-1360/ 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.
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