General Engineer

Office of Naval Research; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Naval Research is seeking a General Engineer for the LO/CLO Tech Policy and Advanced Projects, Code PMR51, in Washington, DC. The position requires specialized experience at the GS-11/13 level or NO-03 pay band, with responsibility for leading complex systems development and large-scale R&D programs.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to translate requirements into clear technical work plans and to present technical information to Flag Officers, senior executives, and public

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in leading complex systems development or managing large-scale R&D programs.
• Ability to translate general requirements into clear technical issues and actionable plans.
• Experience delivering oral and written presentations to diverse audiences including senior leaders and the public.

Skills

System development leadership

R&D program management

Requirements translation

Public speaking

Job description

You will serve as a General Engineer in the LO/CLO Tech Policy and Advanced Projects, Code PMR51 of OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11/13 grade level or NO-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Leading complex systems development and/or the management of large-scale research and development programs, especially those involving new and emerging LO/CLO technologies;
• Working with technical specialists from a wide variety of disciplines, to be able to translate general requirements or objectives into clear technical issues, and to formulate prioritized science and engineering plans to resolve those issues;
• Preparing and delivering oral and written presentations to a wide variety of audiences ranging from Flag Officers, senior executives, and to the general public.

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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

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.