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TECHNICIAN

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)
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Summary

You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the CVN INTEGRATION BRANCH (N65), AVAILABILITY INTEGRATION DIVISION (N60), MODERNIZATION & INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT (N00) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, located in San Diego, CA.

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/10/2025 to 10/24/2025
Salary
$120,381 to - $184,929 per year
Pay scale & grade
NT 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
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
Financial disclosure
Yes - You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12812957-26-CJM
Control number
847658600

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence (C5I) Maintenance Program Manager team lead for Aircraft Carriers in NSWC PHD, supporting Commander, Naval Air Forces, Pacific (CNAP).
  • You will review Aircraft Carrier (CVN) C5ISR alterations and ensure proper support is provided.
  • You will report to the Combat Systems Officer via the Deputy CSO for C5ISR systems and ancillary equipment to plan, manage and accomplish complex CVN ship-related projects.
  • You will report to the Combat Systems Officer via the Deputy CSO for C5ISR systems and ancillary equipment.
  • You will engage to plan, manage and accomplish complex CVN ship-related projects.
  • You will represent the project, NSWC PHD, TYCOM, NAVSEA, and Program Executive Office in reaching engineering compromises and agreements with engineers, technical specialists, and program analysis of other organizations and contractors.
  • You will perform reviews and evaluate duties of TYHCOM for C5ISR programs, policy, plans and configuration management.
  • You will conduct analysis and provide risk-based options and recommendations for issues affecting C5ISR systems top senior leadership.
  • You will advise and monitor the C5I maintenance organization in execution of their duties in installations and upgrades; maintenance best practices; Readiness Assessment, and other Inspections, Certifications, and Visit events as applicable.
  • You will support performance of Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference monitoring and resolution.
  • You will monitor Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment inventory and calibration readiness.
  • You will participate in programmatic meetings for C5I, and promulgate CNAP policy for commonality of C5I maintenance and assessment processes across the carrier force.
  • You will provide standard naval messages, briefs, reports, databases, and spreadsheets on C5I issues and topics to internal and external stakeholders.
  • You will provide C5I input to new construction carrier design, planning and policy through CNAP Requirements.
  • You will provide financial and personnel management oversight of the CNAP N43 C5I Maintenance Organization.
  • You will support for Troubled Systems Process, Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials, and other events and programs relating to C5I equipment or configuration management, installation, assessments, maintenance, training and equipment repair.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy 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.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) or grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of qualifying experience:

  • Applying principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and managing engineering projects and resources, including technical performance.
  • Planning and directing the installation of complex systems and associated facilities, particularly where there are site selection and construction problems, dealings with contractors and public utilities, and the possible need to modify equipment for naval site characteristics.
  • Applying knowledge of ship, aircraft, or equipment maintenance to plan, schedule, control, and perform modernization or maintenance in a manner that will keep the ship, aircraft, equipment, device, or system in working order or prevent trouble from arising to ensure maximum operational readiness.
  • Developing, performing, evaluating, or modifying calibration and test equipment, systems and procedures.

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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Teamwork


This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Resume Review.

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.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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