• Job Description

  Req#: 829839900
  This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
  
  GS-12: $101,401 - $131,826
  GS-11: $84,601 - $109,975
  
  Duties
  
  
  • You will serve as an ASTRONOMER in the GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) ANALYSIS DIVISION of the U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY (USNO) located in WASHINGTON, D.C.
  • You will participate in GPS and GNSS analysis activities such as, estimating satellite orbits, receiver-and satellite-clock corrections, positions of the earth's rotation pole, UT1 values, and other related quantities from GPS and GNSS measurements.
  • You will be responsible for the daily determination of earth orientation parameters using state of-the-art methods in software analysis including daily monitoring activities.
  • You will develop test plans, interpret test results and resolve inconsistencies.
  • You will validate that existing algorithms and inputs that are currently in use at USNO produce accurate estimates with a focus on GNSS estimates.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • 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.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret SCI 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.
  • 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • You will be required to have or obtain within 4 months of starting the position, and maintain a current Security+ training certification.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Experience applying knowledge, skill, and practical experience in computer operation and a thorough understanding of, and familiarity with, FORTRAN, the LINUX operating system and other computer languages.
  • Experience developing continued knowledge, skill, and ability in astronomy, physics, celestial mechanics, geophysics, geodesy, engineering, computer programming, or related fields.
  • Experience using initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new policies.
  • Experience performing independent research and representing the department at scientific conferences.
  GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Experience developing and maintaining knowledge in celestial mechanics, orbit determination, geodesy, geophysics, time series analysis, statistics, data analysis software, and computer programming/software design.
  • Experience originating new techniques in the area of orbit determination, data processing, and time series analysis, in order to develop, transition, and operate USNO capabilities.
  • Experience formulating new data processing schemes and models that will be used by the international geodetic and astronomical communities.
  • Experience understanding and using new computer systems with minimum delay.
  Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
  Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330
  General Schedule Qualification Standards
  
  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.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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