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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Joint Warfare Analysis Center
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Summary

Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform complex, accurate, and technically rigorous model-based analysis of electric power and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks and associated components, nodes, and systems required to effectively operate power grids.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
06/17/2024 to 07/15/2024
Salary
$60,698 to - $153,737 per year
Pay scale & grade
DR 1 - 2
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Dahlgren, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
JWAC-12445491-JWK-FLYER
Control number
795794300

Duties

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DR-0850-01/02

  • Develop representative network/system characterizations and utilize industry standard mathematical models/tools to depict real-world electric power and SCADA networks.
  • Perform model-based analysis of electric power and SCADA networks and associated components, nodes, and systems independently.
  • Maintain and expand a simulation/emulation lab environment as part of a team through the networking and wiring of equipment and software to support exercises and capability development.
  • Support troubleshooting and testing activities ranging from component to integrated system levels.
  • Prepare, produce and deliver timely, relevant, and technically accurate targeting products and briefings that include the respective methodologies, assumptions, conclusions, and recommendations to customers.
  • Form assessments based on multiple structured and unstructured intelligence datasets. The goal is to produce targeting solutions in support of joint planning and operational requirements and to provide an environment in which capability developers can identify effective tools and methods.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized
  • Incumbent must have or be capable of obtaining and retaining a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • Position is subject to polygraph testing
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
  • New employees to the Department of the Air Force will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • In accordance with Incumbent may be required to serve a probationary period of three years beginning with the date of appointment
  • Must reside in the local commuting area as this is not a remote or telework position

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled.

For DR-I: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices related to electric power and/or SCADA; knowledge in using programming languages such as Python to develop solutions to analytical problems. Candidates should also apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques related to electric power and/or SCADA.

For DR-II: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DR-I/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of methods and practices in identifying, formulating, evaluating, nurturing and promoting the generation and exchange of new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices related to electric power and/or SCADA; uses programming languages such as Python to develop and recommend custom solutions to analytical problems. Candidates should also display comprehensive knowledge in applying systems thinking concepts and techniques and quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques related to electric power and/or SCADA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates.):

  • Knowledge of design and operation of electric power networks and nodes including SCADA, substations, transformers, transmission, distribution, and power plants
  • Ability to work as part of and/or lead multi-disciplinary analysis teams, performing the full range of project management responsibilities
  • Skill in developing plans of action to include concept development, deliverable timelines, milestone schedules, solution assessments, and manpower and funding recommendations
  • Ability to contribute to the development and documenting of new or improved concepts, techniques, methods of analysis or processes
  • Ability to provide guidance to other analysts, scientists, engineers, managers, contractors, and other collaborative partners
  • Skill in developing innovative and useful approaches for improving or expanding methodologies, models, products and services, including technically advancing the rigor of products using analytical methods and structured problem-solving techniques
  • Ability to build effective collaborative networks and alliances with key peers and stakeholders across the Operations and Intelligence Communities in order to create high value targeting products
  • Ability to prepare and deliver technical products and briefings to a wide audience that includes military members at multiple levels, industry experts, academics, and peers

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
?https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

0850 - Electrical Engineer:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.

Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a resume not to exceed 4 pages, and (2) SF50 if applicable.

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