ENGINEER​/SCIENTIST; Lead Test and Evaluation Engineer Security Clearance

Position: ENGINEER/SCIENTIST (Lead Test and Evaluation Engineer) with Security Clearance
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* You will lead test and evaluation across the Battle Management System (BMS) portfolio in the development of weapon control systems and other technologies to meet emerging warfighter needs.
* You will lead and mentor the BMS Test Team, comprised of engineers, scientists, and technicians that plan, execute, and report the results of test and evaluation, ensuring high technical expertise and rigor.
* You will represent test and evaluation on the BMS leadership team and provide oversight of test and evaluation matters on technical and programmatic reviews and boards.
* You will collaborate with project and technical leadership to ensure requirements are testable and system designs and architectures support automated testing.
* You will communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, and military personnel.
* You will plan test programs that balance budget, schedule, and staffing with technical risk in negotiation with project leadership and technical authorities.
* You will lead the development of test automation, test modernization, and process improvement efforts to increase the efficiency and quality of test and evaluation. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition

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and category assigned to the position is required within established category time frames.
* FOR 1515/1550:
This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 671, proficiency level Intermediate. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
* This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved. Qualifications 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 as a professional engineer or scientist coordinating or conducting test & evaluation efforts for the Battle Management System (BMS) or other warfare software and hardware systems.

Examples of specialized experience may include: developing warfare system test programs and methods of test, executing test and evaluation, and reporting of results; developing, implementing, and improving test and evaluation process for increased efficiency such as test automation; leading and mentoring a technical team to conduct warfare system test and evaluation throughout the project lifecycle. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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