ARCHITECT

Office of Naval Research; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 85,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Naval Research seeks an Architect to join the Naval Research Laboratory's Research and Development Services Division (RDSD), Code 353100, Technical Services Branch. You will design new structures or major modifications to existing buildings in support of agency missions.

This federal vacancy offers a salary range of $84,655 to $158,614 per year with telework eligibility and a Secret clearance requirement. Applications close on 2026-10-13 via USAJOBS under the Fed Transition path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in architecture as required by OPM standards.
• 60 semester hours in architecture-related coursework with specified design and engineering hours.
• Combination of education and experience meeting core architectural knowledge.
• Alternative of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to architecture is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design of new structures or major modifications to existing structures.

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in architecture

60 semester hours of architecture coursework including 30 hours in architectural design and 6 hours in structural tech, materials properties and construction methods, environmental control systems

Combination of education/training/experience per OPM standards

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to architecture

Job description

• Location: Naval Research Laboratory, District of Columbia

You will serve as an Architect in the Research and Development Services Division (RDSD), Code 353100, Technical Services Branch of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.

Key Responsibilities

You will perform professional work associated with the design of new structures or major modifications to existing structures.

Requirements & Education

Transcripts must be submitted with your application to verify educational requirements.

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Bachelor's or higher degree in architecture; OR Bachelor's or higher degree in a field related to architecture that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

OR Combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.

My curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities OR you lack a degree in architecture, but you have 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture that demonstrates that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

(Note - In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required). Applicants may substitute for specialized experience with education, registration, or a combination of education and experience as follows: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to architecture OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.

or equivalent degree directly related to architecture OR You are registered to practice architecture by one of the State registration boards, using standards in compliance with the basic minimum provisions recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; OR You have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Naval Research, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $84655 – $158614/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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