STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) · Washington Navy Yard, DC · posted Nov 5, 2026
MISSILE BRANCH SAFETY LEAD
$144K to $197K a year
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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
You will be responsible for system engineering, integration and test of the assigned program. You will review and assess overall progress, and develop solutions for all technical, schedule, and cost problems that arise during the design, development, test and evaluation. You will provide scientific, technical, and professional engineering guidance, and acquisition advice on all aspects of the assigned program area. You will ensure that all quality requirements for the assigned program are implemented by the applicable segment of the Defense Contract Management Command and contractors.
You will plan, program, and budget for all aspects of design, development, and test and evaluation for the assigned program area. You will plan and coordinate all related support for the assigned program area, taking into account the extremely complicated equipment, software, and documentation
In addition to the basic education requirement your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate professional engineering experience directing the full systems engineering life cycle from design through production for integrated strategic weapons systems, experimental payloads, including developing DoD test/evaluation programs, and managing major program plans, contracts, and budgets.
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/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
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