INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/OCEANOGRAPHER/COMPUTER SCIENTIST)
What you'd do
You will serve as an INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST / OCEANOGRAPHER / COMPUTER SCIENTIST) serving as the Deputy Technical Director in the OFFICE OF THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, NAVAL METEROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY COMMAND of COMNAVMETOCCOM.
Major duties
You will serve as the primary special advisor to the Technical Director on all complex scientific, engineering, and technical matters spanning the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) mission space. You will exercise broad interdisciplinary technical oversight over the command’s scientific and engineering programs. You will evaluate the technical soundness, feasibility, and scientific rigor of ongoing projects to ensure they meet mission requirements and adhere to rigorous DoD standards. You will represent the command as a senior technical authority in high-level meetings, working groups, and conferences with other defense agencies, academia, and industry partners. You will provide the Technical Director with authoritative, data-driven recommendations for research and development (R and D) investments. You will shape the command’s strategic posture by identifying and forecasting long-term technological trends across multiple engineering and scientific disciplines. You will analyze long-term trends in METOC, artificial intelligence, and physical sciences to shape the strategic posture of the command. Guides the evolution of the technical workforce to ensure readiness for next generation warfare requirements. You will perform a full range of first level supervisory responsibilities in, but not limited to Position Management, Personnel Management, and Professional Development for a subordinate staff. You will evaluate the performance of subordinates and review evaluations made by subordinate supervisors on other employees. You will provide advice, counsel and instruction to employees on work and administrative matters and makes decisions on special problems. You will be responsible for carrying out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Equal Opportunity (EO) policies and communicating support of these policies to subordinates. You will perform other duties as assigned.
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 GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Mastery of advanced concepts, theories, and principles in a professional scientific or engineering discipline such as general engineering, physical science, oceanography, or computer science sufficient enough to provide authoritative technical oversight and executive-level advice on a broad and complex range of programs across the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) enterprise. Experience displaying a thorough knowledge of the METOC mission, functions, goals, and program. Experience applying knowledge of strategic planning, resource management, and investment principles, including an extensive understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process as it applies to the formulation and management of a large, multi-faceted Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) portfolio. Experience demonstrating ability to lead and integrate diverse, interdisciplinary technical teams. Experience translating high-level strategic goals into executable technical plans and fostering collaboration between headquarters, subordinate commands, and external partners. Experience utilizing superior skill in oral and written communication, required to present, defend, and negotiate complex scientific, technical, and financial matters with Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) members, and other senior leaders across the Department of Defense, academia, and international forums. 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/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/oceanography-series-1360/ 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.
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