LEAD INTERDISCIPLINARY

Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. This is an Interdisciplinary position and may be filled with any of the listed occupations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and computer scientists to accomplish technical tasks to support mission and reimbursable projects within the branch.
• Work with Branch Chief and Project Leads to manage priorities for all team assigned work.
• Collaborate with the Project Lead to develop technical tasks needed to accomplish project requirements, objectives, and metrics. Advise Project Leads on schedule/timelines and identify project risks and form contingency plans.
• Work with the Branch Chief to assign technical tasks to team members, evaluate and track status of tasks, and resolve technical issues addressed by team members.
• Serve as the technical consultant and authority on development of hardware and software technologies and prototypes to support PNT functions.
• Provide technical direction by establishing a technical vision, resolving technical disagreements and managing the technical quality of a team’s deliverables.
• Conduct and lead a research and development team to address the next generation PNT problems of considerable scope.
• Advise on the design, architecture, functionality of PNT systems and components.
• Prepare research analysis methodology, execute analysis using appropriate advanced statistical methods.
• Review research and development results, analyzing the scientific data, and explaining the implications of statistical findings.
• Maintain a broad understanding of how the work within the team fits into the common vision of the Branch and Division.
• Support the Branch Chief and Chief Engineer in overall technical, budget, and schedule development.
• Interface with outside organizations and industry partners as a PNT SME.
• Utilize strong leadership skills for teaching, influencing and delegation of skills of members to complete projects.
• Delegate work assignments to team members to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
• Be transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.
• Identify training opportunities to grow team member’s technical knowledge.