TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Created at: February 25, 2026 00:17

Company: Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Location: Port Hueneme, CA, 93041

Job Description:

You will serve as the Technical Director for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC). You will exercise the highest degree of technical and managerial knowledge, to direct, plan, execute and coordinate broad, large-scale, critical research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) and engineering activities focused on advancing the Navy's technological base in specialized facilities engineering and life cycle management of expeditionary equipment.
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 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ#1: Experience with Navy Working Capital Fund in a research and development environment in a shore facilities, and/or ocean facilities/equipment, and expeditionary domains. TQ#2: Knowledge of an installation environment and in-service support in shore facilities, and/or ocean facilities/equipment, and expeditionary domains. 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, 0801 General Physical Science series, 1301 Computer Science Series, 1550 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 responsible for the long term stewardship of NAVFAC EXWC technical capabilities, by command employment, and identification of facilities/equipment to support EXWC's RDTE, Specialized Engineering and Expeditionary mission.
You will oversee the technical direction/integration of diverse science, technology, research and development, systems engineering, facilities engineering and expeditionary equipment across the Shore, Expeditionary, and Ocean facilities portfolios.
You will develop policy and direct the broad planning and execution of the of the full spectrum of technical performance by the Warfare Center; select subordinate technical personnel and exchange technical information.
You will be responsible for strategic planning, investment, business, information resources management, marketing strategies to insure adequate funding to meet the anticipated needs of future research and development.
You will interact with contacts from agencies and organizations to increase understanding of emerging scientific/technological opportunities, military requirements, and melding between technological opportunities and defense/National requirements.
You will assess the impact of proposed changes in defense policy on the Nation's technology and industrial base and position NAVFAC EXWC to respond to that impact.
You will present, explain and defend programs to top levels of NAVFAC, Department of the Navy (DON), and Department of Defense (DoD).
You will integrate all business line planning and execution; lead first line supervisory technical personnel, and ensure training/professional growth opportunities are provided throughout the technical organization.
For 1550 series only. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.


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