Associate Director of Research for Systems

Note: Applications accepted until June 3, 2026

Overview

You will serve as the Associate Director of Research for Systems at the Naval Research Laboratory. You will be responsible for the broad conception, planning and formulation of the scientific and technological programs, and administrative oversight, of the Systems Directorate. The Directorate is comprised of about 700 civilians located across the Signature Technology Office, Radar Division, Information Technology Division, Optical Sciences Division, and Tactical Electronic Warfare Division

Duties

• to: You will formulate general policies and objectives necessary to carry out the Directorate’s scientific and technological progr
• ams.You will review and evaluate the Directorate's output and achievements in order that programs be coordinated to achieve the desired goals and to ensure that high scientific and technology standards are maintai
• ned.You will establish priorities, considering DON and DoW potential, the relative importance of the work, its usefulness in other fields, the cost, and the potential value in relation to increasing scientific knowledge and DON and DoW capabilit
• ies.You will develop both long-term and short-terms plans and assist the Division Heads/Office Head as appropriate in marketing proposed progr
• ams.You will participate with the Director of Research in developing the overall NRL research program and the establishment of Laboratory wide administrative polic
• ies.You will provide consultative and advisory services to officials of the DON, the Marine Corps, DoW, and officials of other government and private agencies. Such services frequently relate to vital immediate and long-term matters of national defe

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your