You will serve as Principal Technical Manager for the Drives and Mechanical Systems in the Air Systems Group, Technical Director Office of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs). #1. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Drives and Mechanical Systems technologies to include drive systems, engine mechanical systems, gearboxes, drive shafts, clutches, and propulsion bearings. #2. Knowledge of DoD acquisition policy and strategy for RDT&E solutions for Manned and Unmanned Aircraft and Aircraft Systems. Uses tools such as modeling and simulation, model based systems engineering, set-based design, and/or live virtual constructive environments in an RDTE setting. 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=GS-PROF AND All Professional Engineering series, 08XX 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.
You will be the subject matter expert and recognized technical authority (national and international) for matters pertaining to aircraft drive systems and engine mechanical systems.
You will provide leadership, direction and definitive authoritative technical advice to Naval Aviation programs in all stages of development and support.
You will be the National lead for advancement of rotorcraft drive systems research, technology development, and transition.
You will established overall Navy policy for Propulsion and Power Drive Systems design, development and qualification.
You will direct advancements of state of the art diagnostics and prognostics for drives and mechanical systems.
You will lead teams of other scientists and engineers including government and contractor in the identification, maturation, certification and implementation of technologies pertinent to Naval Aviation needs.
You will be responsible for development and execution of RDT and E and in-service engineering efforts for aircraft drives and engine mechanical systems across all Naval Aviation programs and platforms, including new technology application.
You will represent the Navy at industry and international technical meetings.