ASTRONOMER

Overview

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GS-11 = $85,447 - $111,087
GS-12 = $102,415 - $133,142

• You will serve as a staff astronomer in the Celestial Reference Frame Department of the U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY (USNO).
• You will support the specification of requirements, the development of astronomical systems or software, the transition of the systems or software to operations, and ether operations.
• You will participate in the processing and analysis of astronomical data in support of the overall Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) mission area. Work can include applied research, development, testing, and operations.
• You will perform a wide variety of astronomy related research with the goal of contributing toward DoD-related problems of current CRF relevance and interest.
• You will participate in a wide variety of communications including writing and presenting scientific and technical material to audiences ranging from USNO staff to governmental or international experts.
• You will create standard operating procedures, document software and documenting the requirements and design review of projects.
• You will plan and execute complex astronomy and related studies involving intensive investigations into one or more recognized phenomena.

• 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
• 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 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.