Science Advisor (Interdisciplinary)
You will advise naval commanders and staff on technical developments relating to the future of naval warfare, including providing expert advice on the plausibility of science and technology maturation.
You will serve as a Science Advisor in the Office of Naval Research Global.
Responsibilities
You will advise the Commander and staff on technical developments relating to the future of naval warfare including providing expert advice regarding the plausibility of science and technology maturation.
You will identify operational technology needs that are relevant to major joint, Navy, or Marine Corps command.
You will assist and advise the host Commander and staff in the identification of Warfighting Capability Gaps that have a critical impact on combat readiness.
You will identify potential improvements to existing equipment or the development of new concepts, including command ship technologies and their integration, C4I systems; integrated air and missile defense, long range maritime fires.
You will monitor current programs being conducted for tactical and data gathering purposes under the cognizance of the Commander and advise the military staff on the adequacy of scientific talent assigned to each program.
Requirements
These positions are interdisciplinary positions at the GS-15 (or pay band equivalent) that may be filled in any of the following series: 0401- Biological Sciences; 0801-Engineering; 1301-Physical Sciences; 1515-Operations Research; 1520-Mathematics; 1550-Computer Science.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience, 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.
Top candidates have experience with senior-level briefings and negotiations concerning prioritization of technological requirements.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position (see the Education section), your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) or demonstration project level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the position being filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: demonstrated experience with a broad spectrum of Naval Warfare areas or systems. This may have been gained through operational Research and Development (R&D), or acquisition program experience.
Selectees may be placed in any location based on the needs of the command.
GS candidates must meet time-in-grade (TIG) (generally, one year at the next lower grade). Demonstration project candidates may be required to meet time-in level based on the demonstration project to which they belong (for most Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs) this is one year at the next lower pay band).
Pay setting is handled by the home activity based on the home activity's pay setting rules.
Under "Who May Apply" or where most appropriate: Selectees may serve on a temporary reassignment of temporary promotion depending on their qualifications.
Additional Info
Locations
- Mayport, Florida
- Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, Hawaii
- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Fort Meade, Maryland
- Fallon, Nevada
- Norfolk County, Virginia
- Naples, Italy
- Okinawa Island, Japan
Application Information
Applications close on May 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Conditions of Employment
- Drug test required
- Security clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Telework eligible
- Relocation may be authorized
- Command endorsement letters required (due by May 11, 2026)
Series Information
This position may be filled in any of the following series: 0401 Biological Sciences, 0801 General Engineering, 1301 Physical Sciences, 1515 Operations Research, 1520 Mathematics, 1550 Computer Science.
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