Principal Scientist For Assured Navigation And Timing

You will serve as the Principal Scientist for Assured Navigation and Timing, a Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) position, located in the Space Systems Development Division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory located in Washington DC.

This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12961375-26-MCJ. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:

TQ1. Demonstrated competence in understanding, planning, and conducting original independent research and leading multi-disciplinary research based on the physics and engineering principles of Assured Navigation and Timing, with significant, recognized impact on the Assured Navigation and Timing science and technology community.

TQ2. Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, guide, execute, and maintain multi-disciplinary research programs having national and international impact. This includes formulating technology roadmaps, aligning NRL science and technology investments with Fleet and national security requirements, and acquiring funding for these programs on an ongoing basis.

TQ3. Ability to provide subject matter expertise as a senior advisor and authoritative technical leader for the NRL, Navy, and DoW on assured navigation and timing matters. This includes forging essential partnerships across government, industry, and academia, and representing the U.S. government in international forums to shape global standards.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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General Physical Science series, 1301
Physics Series, 1310
Mathematics Series, 1520

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.Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

For 1301-General Physical Science Series
a. A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; OR
b. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education;

For 1310-Physics Series:
a. A degree in physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics; OR
b. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education;*** In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.

For 1520-Mathematics Series:
a. A degree in mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics; OR
b. A combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

An advanced degree of Master's or Ph.D. in one of the educational fields listed above is highly desirable.