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Naval Sea Systems Command

Supervisory Technician

Location: California, Port Hueneme
Requires Relocation: Yes
Start Date: 31/10/2025
End Date: 14/11/2025
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Individuals with disabilities, Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS, Land & base management, Military spouses, Special authorities, Veterans
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: 25% or less
Full Time On-site

Naval Sea Systems Command

About Naval Sea Systems Command

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Summary

Job summary

The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze. You will serve as a Branch Manager in the Digital Engineering Department of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

Major duties

You will serve as the Branch Manager providing software development life cycle, technical sustainment and maintenance of weapons systems. You will be responsible for program resources, management and execution of the assigned branch. You will maintain responsibility and accountability of resources, adhering to established regulations guidance, policies, and procedures in the execution of the mission. You will possess the technical background related to design, development, test and evaluation, analysis, installation, investigation, research, coordination, quality assurance, planning, and execution of assignments pertaining to complex systems. You will possess the knowledge and understanding of financial and administrative support tools and processes. You will be knowledgeable in cybersecurity and software technical requirements, processes, weaknesses, and implementations. You will prepare and present proposals; plan, schedule, organize, execute, and control projects, and communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leading the technical execution for the development and testing of software and cybersecurity systems and their integration with ship combat systems to ensure the efficient and effective execution of warfare operational objectives. 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 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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview 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.