Summary You will serve as Senior Acoustic Intelligence Reconstruction Analyst at the GG-13 grade level within the Submarine Warfare Operations Research Division (SWORD) of NIMITZ Warfare Analysis Center at the Office of Naval Intelligence. SWORD provides support to the Navy warfighters, planners and naval system developers by conducting all source analysis of foreign naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) tactics, techniques, procedures, and proficiencies to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Responsibilities You will apply an in-depth understanding of LOFAR gram analysis and beamforming techniques to daily acoustic analysis using specialized signal processing and analysis equipment and software installed in the National ACINT Laboratory (NAIL). You will employ an extensive level of knowledge on the acoustic signatures of foreign naval platforms, employed acoustic sensors, and underwater weapon systems. You will represent NIMITZ and ONI in a variety of intelligence community and broader Navy forums; preparing and presenting briefings to high level audiences. You will maintain extensive liaison with associate analysts, particularly on issues that cross into scientific and technical areas. You will provide continuity to mentor and train junior acoustic analysts in the division. You will apply a proficient understanding of Target Motion Analysis (TMA) techniques to include the application and effects of acoustic signature dynamics to support reconstruction of various tactical events. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS/GG-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector such as: 1) Performing advanced acoustic analysis on foreign naval platforms to include ships, submarines, aircraft, underwater sensors, and underwater weapon systems. 2) Demonstrated application of Target Motion Analysis (TMA) techniques to include the application of tactically relevant acoustic information. 3) Developing detailed acoustic reports and other products that fully represent the tactical picture of specific events from an acoustic perspective; 4) Effective communication, both orally and written, to include senior level communications and support. 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 Education . Additional Information All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. 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. 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 During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. 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.