ENGINEER/SCIENTIST with Security Clearance

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies
Applications will not be accepted through this flyer
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered
There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer
Duties
• You provide technical expertise in the development and design of various software components and algorithms for the integration and creation of the required capabilities and characterizing system performance.
• You provide technical expertise in the development of Machine Learning models and algorithms for automation, Radio Frequency (RF) signal analysis, and Software Defined Radio (SDR) control.
• You will leverage advanced technical knowledge in data science, machine learning, and related techniques to write software in support of systems used for RF signal collection and analysis.
• You will provide expert mathematical analysis and programming support in the design and development of secure systems and applications.
• You will provide proactive technical leadership for software development activities across several critical programs, continuous improvement of the organization's systems development process.
• You will work closely with contractors on technical issues, including defining technical requirements and monitoring technical performance.
• You will ensure that contractors deliver critical capabilities to keep programs on schedule and meet customer needs
Participate in analysis of new vendor capability and ongoing vendor evaluations.
• You will work closely with sponsors, the fleet, laboratories and contractors
Anticipate future needs or trends and investigate the possibility of new approaches to overcome current limitations.
• You will manage assigned tasks in accordance with schedule constraints.
• You will support new business opportunities and proposals
Requirements 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
• 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 designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position
You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area 441 - Network Operations Specialist level I within 12 months of appointment.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• 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
Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-09/11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: provide technical expertise in the development and design of various software components and algorithms for the integration and creation of the required capabilities and characterizing system performance
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov)
Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov) 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
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement
Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Several vacancies may be filled
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below
Benefits A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
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
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies
Benefits A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
A complete resume is required
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected f

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