You will serve as the Celestial Reference Frame Director (CRFD) Senior Technical Physical Scientist and be located at Naval Observatory (USNO) headquarters, in Washington DC. The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) is a fourth echelon command reporting to Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (COMNAVMETOCCOM) for operations, and the Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) as the Type Commander. Click "Learn more about this agency" for more detail on USNO.
Key Responsibilities
You will advise the USNO Scientific Director on evolving requirements and the potential need for new programs to meet these requirements.
Requirements & Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: For 1301 General Physical Science Series: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. -or- B.
Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
This position is with United States Fleet Forces Command, Department of the Navy.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $186207 – $228000/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-24.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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