Lead Systems Engineer

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This vacancy is for a GS-0801-14, Lead Systems Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Acquisition Programs Directorate CG-SEA-A7, MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER -WCC -CG-9327 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Provides systems engineering development and technical evaluation of processes of various projects and contractor teams; provides expert support and guidance on system functions; engages in activities necessary to ensure the reliability, maintainability, interoperability, and the configuration integrity of system components. Plans, organizes, and leads multi-disciplined technical teams in the performance of independent technical assessments, technical inspections, and mishap investigations. Oversees, coordinates, and reviews design development and systems engineering elements and activities (i.e., the development of the system architecture, defining and allocating requirements, evaluating design tradeoffs, balancing technical risk between systems, defining, and assessing interfaces, monitoring of verification and validation activities). Maintains liaison with appropriate representatives of DHS, USCG, industry, and supporting organizations to assure up-to-date awareness of the planning of all actions, to preclude potential slippage and to maintain projects within cost. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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