Job summary

***Open to Current ORG Code - WXM (includes divisions, branches and sections) You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the Maritime Electronic Warfare Division (WXM), Systems Software Engineering Branch (WXMP) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER in Norfolk, VA. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary for the NT-05 position may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $136,323.

Major duties

You will be responsible for providing engineering support for Maritime Electronic Warfare (MEW) systems, primarily the AN/SLQ-32(V)1-7 systems. You will provide software support by installing all variants of the AN/SLQ-32 (V)1-7 software as needed in test, development and production environments. You will perform software validation, troubleshoot production and test environments for existing and future software releases. You will lead and support junior technicians and engineers in accordance with Software Support Agent roles and responsibilities. You will provide cybersecurity guidance/validation during integration testing and Test and Evaluation events supporting Software Support Agent roles and responsibilities. You will provide support during initial Combat System Light-Off phase, ensuring system software and hardware meet requirements. You will provide training software integration expertise for AN/SLQ-32 (V)6-7 including ATD, SEWTT, BFTT.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent grade level) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing technical engineering leadership and guidance in software installation, testing, or development to validate and integrate shipboard electronic warfare systems or subsystems for combat readiness and technological advancement and sustainment of the fleet. 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 Electronics Technical Series, 0856, IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ Technical and Medical Support Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTALLATION ORAL COMMUNICATION TESTING AND EVALUATION TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 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 qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.