Lead Systems Engineer

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. Responsibilities 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 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 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 E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to View email address on click.appcast.io. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation 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.