Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0801-14, Lead Systems Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Acquisition Programs Directorate CG-SEA-A7, MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER -WCC -CG-9327 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Duties

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You will serve as a Lead Systems Engineer for the US Coast Guard's Waterways and Commerce Cutter Acquisition Program and be responsible for developing, replacing and/or upgrading systems on surface assets, as well as for shore-based systems and aviation platforms. Incumbent serves as a technical expert in assessment of systems engineering and architecture of inter-related systems and components; these may include sensors, communications, and decision support systems, computer systems, software systems and network infrastructure that support the breadth of USCG systems. You will be expected to lead and manage the Waterways and Commerce Cutter Technical Integrated Product Team and drive the development of hull, machinery, and electrical (HM&E), as well as command, control, communications, computers, cyber and intelligence (C5I) processes, artifacts, and systems to usher the tangible production and delivery of surface assets in partnership with industry. You may also be asked to support emerging acquisitions if and when the Waterways and Commerce Cutter Program Office is tasked with additional USCG surface fleet recapitalization efforts.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Performing independent in-depth technical assessments; engineering, safety, and mission assurance trend analysis; systems engineering analysis; and the resolution of technical issues.
• Evaluating proposals, planning, and designing documents for technical merit; identifying and resolving issues of project scope, cost, and resources.
• Serving as a technical expert in assessment of systems engineering and architecture of inter-related systems and components.
• Serving as the primary acquisition technical support advisor to acquisition projects, testing management oversight teams, and systems engineering activities.
• Providing technical oversight of contractor work and deliverables, including review of all technical documents, plans and other material for adequacy and compliance with the contract requirements.
• Serving as the lead engineer for the Waterways Commerce Cutter directorate, directing and advising colleagues of subordinate paygrade, and leading cross-directorate and interagency Integrated Product Teams.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Specialized experience may include the following:

• Provides systems engineering development and technical evaluation of processes of various projects and contractor teams; provides expert support and guidance on system functions; engages in activities necessary to ensure the reliability, maintainability, interoperability, and the configuration integrity of system components.
• Plans, organizes, and leads multi-disciplined technical teams in the performance of independent technical assessments, technical inspections, and mishap investigations.
• Oversees, coordinates, and reviews design development and systems engineering elements and activities (i.e., the development of the system architecture, defining and allocating requirements, evaluating design tradeoffs, balancing technical risk between systems, defining, and assessing interfaces, monitoring of verification and validation activities).
• Maintains liaison with appropriate representatives of DHS, USCG, industry, and supporting organizations to assure up-to-date awareness of the planning of all actions, to preclude potential slippage and to maintain projects within cost.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

A bachelor's degree with an engineering nexus is highly preferred.

A master's degree with engineering nexus is desired but not required. Project Management Professional, DoD/DHS Program/Project Manager, and/or Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentialing desired but not required.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.

Additional information

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.