Senior Systems Engineering & IT Policy Lead

NAVWAR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVWAR in the United States is seeking a senior-level engineering leader to establish and manage policy for systems and enterprise engineering. This role includes overseeing testing, evaluation, certification, and technical standards across Navy networks and platforms.

The position involves supervising multiple units, guiding strategic objectives, forecasting technology trends, and managing department budgets to ensure long-term staffing and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 or NH-03 pay band in systems engineering, system of systems engineering, and enterprise systems engineering.
• Experience in test & evaluation and certification of systems and applications hosted onboard Navy assets or connected to the Navy Enterprise Network.
• Volunteer or paid experience considered; see OPM standards for details.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage policy and processes for systems engineering, system of systems engineering and enterprise systems engineering; test and evaluation; and certification of systems and applications.
• Serve as a second-level supervisor, setting long-range plans and strategic objectives for multiple subordinate units.
• Direct development of technical standards and procedures, coaching and mentoring a diverse workforce.
• Oversee development of technical authority standards and processes to support PAEs MS programs for information dominance missions.
• Forecast engineering and IT trends and required skill sets for future missions and promulgate to competencies.
• Manage the department's budget and resources, allocating funds and planning long-range staffing.

Job description

NAVWAR in the United States is seeking a senior-level engineering leader to establish and manage policy for systems and enterprise engineering. This role includes overseeing testing, evaluation, certification, and technical standards across Navy networks and platforms.

The position involves supervising multiple units, guiding strategic objectives, forecasting technology trends, and managing department budgets to ensure long-term staffing and mission readiness.