This vacancy is for a GS-0801/1515-14, Supervisory General Engineer / Operations Research Analyst (Interdisciplinary) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG R and D CENTER TECHNICAL DIVISION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut.
You will serves as either a Supervisory General Engineer or a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst and Operating Branch Chief at the Coast Guard Research and Development Center, located in New London ,CT. The position provides leadership and technical direction for an interdisciplinary workforce responsible for developing and executing research, development, test, and evaluation initiatives that address Coast Guard mission needs and improve operational effectiveness.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Directing the overall execution of projects within the branch's technical portfolio, including product quality, schedule, budget, technical approach, and management approach. Establishing goals and conceiving, organizing, directing, and defending integrated science and technology programs that respond to existing and evolving Coast Guard mission needs.
Developing the alliances, relationships, and networks necessary to understand current operations, define problems, identify Coast Guard science and technology opportunities and needs, and develop enterprise-level technology maps and technology roadmaps.
Assessing science and technology trends and innovations, identifying gaps in knowledge and technology for meeting operational requirements, and evaluating the feasibility and applicability of promising scientific and technological concepts in laboratory and Coast Guard operational settings.
Analyzing the probable value of new technologies, identifying approaches for understanding costly and high-risk developmental efforts, and developing technology and resource alternatives that reflect the value of additional funding increments.
Translating and communicating complex scientific and engineering concepts, the state of technology, opportunities for improving Coast Guard performance, and the results and findings of research and development studies to senior officials and other stakeholders.
Supervising branch personnel, project coordinators, project managers, subject-matter experts, and project staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, developing individual development and training plans, resolving employee concerns, and identifying developmental and training needs.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $141915 – $184495/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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