Summary
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.
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.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Degree: major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics, geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and engineering sciences. or Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Applicants who qualify on the basis of major study in biology or geology must have had at least 6 semester hours in the major directly concerned with marine science or 6 semester hours in oceanography; applicants who qualify on the basis of other physical sciences or engineering must have had differential and integral calculus and at least 6 semester hours in physics.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACOUSTICS MODELING AND SIMULATION OCEANOGRAPHY PROJECT MANAGEMENT This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.