Summary You will serve as a SUPERVISORY TECHNICIAN in the Small Combatants Test and Evaluation Branch (C43) of the Test and Evaluation Management Division (C40) of the Combat Systems Test and Evaluation Department (C00) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, Port Hueneme, California. Responsibilities You will serve as first level supervisor of the Small Combatants Test and Evaluation branch personnel, providing technical and administrative management of engineers, technicians, and product support personnel, You will provide oversight and direction of In-Service Engineering and fleet support functions (distance and on-site support), modernization, systems engineering, cyber security, and Test and Evaluation for weapon/combat missile systems, You will support tasks dealing with hardware engineering, software engineering, cyber security, systems Operations and Maintenance and safety, You will coordinate across PHD work groups and other organizations to accomplish and successfully execute CSSQT and LCS Test and evaluation goals and objectives, You will interface technically with sponsors and maintain continuous liaison with existing and potential Program Sponsors to define support requirements, obtain new business and make sponsors aware of NSWC PHD test and evaluation expertise, You will perform project management for branch test projects and tasks, developing POAMs, BOEs, assessing, tracking, and monitoring progress and risks, You will apply your expertise with Test and Evaluation and Combat Systems to lead and manage branch personnel to accomplish the quantity and quality of work expected within set limits of cost and time, You will communicate issues to sponsors and the PHD Chain of Command, You will identify requirements, estimate costs, develop and negotiate Work Breakdown Structure and Task Planning Sheets, while managing, monitoring, and tracking funding, You will investigate combat system and test and evaluation issues, concerns, and problems, working to resolve as required, You will develop white papers and recommendations for test program improvements, You will actively participate in Command initiative teams and lead compliant execution of policy, strategy, and tasking to realize the required results to meet the Command vision and mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) or grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying electronic theory or engineering principles to providing technical expertise and leadership for technical efforts associated with test and evaluation or modernization of afloat naval combat weapons systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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 This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.