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Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying deep technical expertise in areas of physics, astronomy, and astrophysics, including knowledge of astrometry, and specialized astronomical instrumentation. Experience conducting research that supports projects of national significance for the Department of Defense. Experience supporting the development of astronomical systems or software and the transition of the systems or software to operations. 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/1300/astronomy-and-space-science-series-1330/ 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 lead and manage the work of the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) in the development of the data analysis systems for the USNO ground-based and space -based astrometry programs.
You will serve as the principal investigator for USNO's efforts in astrometric and geodetic capabilities.
You will make long-term plans and submit proposals to support ground and space-based astrometry missions.
You will develop expert knowledge of the department's computer systems and its subsystems to lead troubleshooting during routine operation and maintenance.
You will participate in the observatory's support to various astrometric projects, and conduct an independent research program in support of the observatory mission.