Supervisory General Engineer​/Operations Research Analyst; Interdisciplinary

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0801/1515-14, Supervisory General Engineer / Operations Research Analyst (Interdisciplinary) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG R and D CENTER TECHNICAL DIVISION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut.

You will serves as either a Supervisory General Engineer or a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst and Operating Branch Chief at the Coast Guard Research and Development Center, located in New London ,CT. The position provides leadership and technical direction for an interdisciplinary workforce responsible for developing and executing research, development, test, and evaluation initiatives that address Coast Guard mission needs and improve operational effectiveness.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
Directing the overall execution of projects within the branch's technical portfolio, including product quality, schedule, budget, technical approach, and management approach. Establishing goals and conceiving, organizing, directing, and defending integrated science and technology programs that respond to existing and evolving Coast Guard mission needs.

Developing the alliances, relationships, and networks necessary to understand current operations, define problems, identify Coast Guard science and technology opportunities and needs, and develop enterprise-level technology maps and technology roadmaps.

Assessing science and technology trends and innovations, identifying gaps in knowledge and technology for meeting operational requirements, and evaluating the feasibility and applicability of promising scientific and technological concepts in laboratory and Coast Guard operational settings.

Analyzing the probable value of new technologies, identifying approaches for understanding costly and high-risk developmental efforts, and developing technology and resource alternatives that reflect the value of additional funding increments.

Translating and communicating complex scientific and engineering concepts, the state of technology, opportunities for improving Coast Guard performance, and the results and findings of research and development studies to senior officials and other stakeholders.

Supervising branch personnel, project coordinators, project managers, subject-matter experts, and project staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, developing individual development and training plans, resolving employee concerns, and identifying developmental and training needs.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a…