Undersea Warfare (USW) Specialist (Project Coordinator)

Job Posting Title:Undersea Warfare (USW) Specialist (Project Coordinator)-Hiring Department:Applied Research Laboratories-Position Open To:All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled Hours:40-FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA-Earliest Start Date:Immediately-Position Duration:Expected to Continue-Location:Maryland-Job Details:PurposeCoordinate and conduct Undersea Warfare (USW) event reconstruction activities with U.S. Navy military and civilian personnel in support of cross-functional system engineering and development teams for the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL).ResponsibilitiesDevelop project plans and assist program management in execution of research programs.Conduct acoustic reconstruction/analyses of Fleet exercises/operations to determine the effectiveness of active and passive sonar systems at sea using quantitative measures of effectiveness (MOEs) of operational importance to the Fleet.Active and passive sonar signal analysis supporting advanced research and development. Preparation and review of analysis presentations and reports.Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings, including representing ARL at external organizations and project meetings (may include travel).Coordinate with Navy personnel to secure technical data essential for reconstructing at-sea exercises and advancing sonar system algorithms.Liaison with Navy and civilian organizations on program status, technical/intelligence data needs, analysis results, and other topics as required.Other related functions as assigned.Required QualificationsHS/GEDAt least 15 years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.Qualification Acoustic Intelligence Specialist, U.S. Navy Enlisted Classification code 708B/0416.Demonstrated ability to reconstruct and analyze active and passive sonar data.Demonstrated ability to develop acoustic collection plans and deliver briefings to Senior U.S. Navy commands.Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time.Work as a team member, independently, with peers, clients, and management.Experience briefing and advising Command level Officers and senior civilian personnel.Direct sponsor and peer contact.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree.Current or recent eligibility for access to classified informationTwenty or more years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.Extensive experience with Naval intelligence collection, analysis, and production methodologies.Qualification ASW Specialist, U.S. Navy Enlisted Classification code V44B/0417.Qualification Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems Master, U.S. Navy Enlisted Classification code 712B/0507.Experience briefing and advising Flag level Officers and senior civilian personnel.Extensive experience in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine operations and theater undersea warfare (TUSW) operations.Extensive experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) sensors and operations.Qualification as U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist.Knowledge and operational experience current and planned U.S. Navy sonar systems and Advanced Processor Build (APB) and Advanced Capability Build (ACB) sonar systems.Experience with Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages.Proven ability to work with minimal direction, formulate research plans, solve tough problems, and take initiative.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.General NotesAn agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.Visit our website ( for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:100% employer-paid basic medical coverageRetirement contributionsPaid vacation and sick timePaid holidaysPlease visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.Salary Range$120,000-$160,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.Working ConditionsStandard office conditionsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterityPossible weekend, evening and holiday workInterstate/intrastate travelExposure to all weather conditions and extreme temperaturesRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.-Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.-Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.-Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.-Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.-Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.-Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.-E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]-Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. 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