ENGINEER/SCIENTIST in Laurel

Energy Jobline ZR; Laurel (MS); Remote; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking a Senior Cost Team Leader in the Naval Architecture & Engineering Department, Systems Engineering and Assessments Division, Cost Engineering and Analysis Branch (Code 8110). You will oversee cost support for BBGN and related surface combatant efforts, directing a team of analysts and coordinating with the Program Office and Ship Design Manager.

You will defend the team’s work to senior Navy and DOW leadership, providing day-to-day

Qualifications

• This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by multiple engineering and analysis disciplines.
• Candidates will supervise cost estimation work and coordinate with program offices and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost support for Code 8110 and D-PAE Combatants on BBGN and other surface combatant efforts.
• Provide cost estimating support for PLCCE, budget submissions, concept estimates, cost excursions, LRSS submissions.
• Lead a team of 6–7 cost analysts/engineers supporting PMS 470 and report to the D-PAE Combatants Cost Director.
• Serve as primary point of contact for PAE cost-related requests, interfacing with Program Office, Ship Design Manager/Team and sponsor (N96).
• Brief and defend the Team’s work to senior Navy and DOW leadership.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, management, and mentoring to the team.

Job description

Job Description

Summary

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

You will serve as the Large Surface Combatants Cost Team Leader in the Naval Architecture & Engineering Department, Systems Engineering and Assessments Division, Cost Engineering and Analysis Branch (Code 8110) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division.

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Summary

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

You will serve as the Large Surface Combatants Cost Team Leader in the Naval Architecture & Engineering Department, Systems Engineering and Assessments Division, Cost Engineering and Analysis Branch (Code 8110) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division.

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Overview

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington Navy Yard, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes – This position is eligible for ad‑hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $143,913 – $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade ND 5 Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full‑time Travel Required Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0801 General Engineering
• 0871 Naval Architecture
• 0896 Industrial Engineering
• 1515 Operations Research
• 1520 Mathematics

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical‑Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness
• security

Financial disclosure required Yes – You will be required to complete ethics within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE‑450, within 30 days of appointment. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number ST‑13087603‑27‑BM Control number 888275500

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Current permanent employees of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (UICs 00167, 30492, 48381, 62182, 62701, 64486, or 68934), DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.

Duties

• You will be responsible for the oversight and overall coordination of the cost support Code 8110 and D‑PAE Combatants provide on the BBGN program and other surface combatant efforts in the D‑PAE Combatants portfolio.
• You will be responsible for cost estimating support for the BBGN Program Life Cycle Cost Estimate (PLCCE), budget submissions, concept estimates, cost excursions, industrial base analyses, and Long Range Shipbuilding Strategy (LRSS) submissions.
• You will lead a team of 6‑7 cost analysts/engineers supporting PMS 470 and will be a direct report to the D‑PAE Combatants Cost Director.
• You will be the primary point of contact for all PAE cost‑related requests and tasking on large surface combatants, which requires regular interface and coordination with the Program Office, Ship Design Manager/Team, and resource sponsor (N96).
• You will brief and defend the Team’s work to senior Navy and DOW leadership.
• You will be responsible for providing day‑to‑day leadership, management, and mentoring to the team.

Requirements

• Must be a US.
• 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.
• born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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 covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• You will be required to complete ethics within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE‑450, within 30 days of appointment.
• 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

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801‑series), a Naval Architect (0871‑series), an Industrial Engineer (0896‑series), an Operations Research Analyst (1515‑series), or a Mathematician (1520‑series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 0871, 0896, 1515, and 1520) may apply