ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
- Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia
- Full-time
- $143,913 - $197,200
- Posted October 15, 2026
About this role
This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Naval Architect (0871-series), an Industrial Engineer (0896-series), an Operations Research Analyst (1515-series), or a Mathematician (1520-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 0871, 0896, 1515, and 1520) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer or scientist developing ship life cycle cost estimates, leading and developing others, and presenting/defending your analyses. 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 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): All Professional Engineering Positions, 08XX Operations Research Series, 1515 Mathematics Series, 1520 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.