This position is located in the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Naval Warfare, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The office of the DOT&E was established by statute and is a position senior to an Assistant Secretary of Defense. The Director is the Principal Staff Assistant to the Secretary of Defense on all matters related to operational and live fire test and evaluation, and reports directly to the Congress on these matters.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as Staff Specialist for Naval Warfare for Navy platforms, weapons, and sensors and has responsibility for overseeing and evaluating the operational and live fire test and evaluation of an assigned portfolio of naval warfare systems for DOT&E and other stakeholders. Advises, assists, and supports the Director, and the Office of the DOT&E, and responsible for oversight, monitoring, and test observance of operational test and live fire test of naval warfare systems, as well as analysis of test results and reporting of findings. Coordinates with the Joint Staff, Services, and test organizations to identify issues and resolve problems associated with creating all required test documentation including, but not limited to, the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Test Plans, Test Reports, early fielding reports, etc. Develops, reviews, and evaluates documentation and planning for assigned systems, with a focus on adequacy to demonstrate effectiveness, suitability, lethality, survivability, and military utility for all naval warfare mission areas. Analyzes operational test and live fire related documents, ensuring the document meets DOT&E's guidelines and policies, working with the operational test agencies to correct any problems, and ultimately shepherding test documents through an approval process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD PPP Pilot Program
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority.
• May require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience in: 1) Overseeing the operational and live fire test and evaluation of naval warfare systems for defense stakeholders; 2) Monitoring test observance of operational test and live fire test of naval warfare systems; 3) Analyzing test results and reports findings for senior level decision-making for defense major weapons systems; and 4) Providing recommendations on budgetary levels for related resources for naval warfare systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Director of Operational Test and Evaluation Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]