Job summary

You will serve as an NCTE Engineering Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) in the LIVE VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTIVE TRAINING DIVISION, RANGE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CTR CORONA DIV, located in Corona, CA or Virginia Beach, VA. The NT-05 salary range varies per location: Virginia Beach - $104,861 to $161,090; Corona - $120,246 to $184,725 The salary ranges shown above are capped at the GS-13 Step 10 ($136,323 in Virginia Beach; $156,323 in Corona, CA)

Major duties

You will effectively analyze cost, schedule, and performance for the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) Development and Engineering, Operation and Maintenance, Cybersecurity and IT service contracts. You will develop technical solutions and alternatives, implement approved courses of actions, and follow up on corrective or outstanding actions to ensure consistent delivery of quality products and services in support of Fleet Training. You will ensure compliance with technical requirements in direct support of the NCTE Program Manager. You will participate in system tests and assessments regarding suitability and effectiveness for transition of new systems or capabilities from Development and Engineering to Operation and Maintenance. You will ensure successful Quality Program execution to oversee and evaluate technical support, production, integration, logistics, operations, maintenance, mission support, cybersecurity and all functions required by NCTE contracts. You will measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the support provided and as needed to meet fleet customer and sponsor requirements.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing quality assurance checks and inspections to analyze cost, schedule and performance for an engineering and information technology quality assurance program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: INSPECTION MANAGEMENT ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS EVALUATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.