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This position is situated within the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), specifically under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) in the Technical Engineering Services Directorate (EZ). The role is based at either Hanscom AFB, MA, or Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, within a directorate that delivers engineering leadership, integration, and technical direction across the AFLCMC and partner organizations. Duty location will be decided after selection. The Technical Advisor serves as a nationally and internationally recognized USAF authority responsible for steering advanced cybersecurity technologies, providing high-level strategic counsel, leading scientific evaluations, and engineering risk-mitigated technical solutions for complex weapon systems and command and control architectures. In this capacity, the advisor operates as the Air Force's foremost technical authority on advanced cybersecurity technologies and their application to weapon systems, networks, and software-defined C4I architectures. The role requires maintaining state-of-the-art expertise in modern enterprise architecture engineering practices, agile software methodologies, open data architectures, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics. To shape the future of the field and influence the broader national security landscape, the expert actively produces and presents technical papers and lectures at national and international forums. As a trusted consultant, the advisor delivers critical engineering and computer science guidance to senior leadership across the military and federal government, including the AFLCMC/EN-EZ Director, program directors, HQ AFMC, HQ USAF, and Portfolio Acquisition Executives. This advisory footprint extends externally to industry, academia, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and international allies. The advisor regularly represents USAF interests in executive-level technical coalitions, ensuring that complex policies, processes, and engineering procedures align with defense objectives and state-of-the-art standards. Operating as a scientific catalyst, the advisor leads the Air Force in identifying and exploiting dual-use technologies to enhance C4I system capabilities. This involves initiating and recommending novel scientific studies, research programs, and technical reviews for both Air Force and Space Force projects. The advisor evaluates high-level engineering approaches and possesses the authority to recommend pivotal changes to program directions, statements of objectives, and operational capability requirements documents to maintain technological superiority. The advisor is responsible for driving creative technological solutions into operational weapon systems while aggressively mitigating advanced adversarial cyber threats. By developing comprehensive risk-reduction strategies, the advisor ensures seamless C4I integration, interoperability, and secure netcentric operations. Crucially, the role focuses on proactively countering the exponential security risks introduced by rapid advancements in machine learning, computing power, and modern dual-use technologies across a program's entire lifecycle.

About the Position: This job announcement will fill multiple vacancies for an Interdisciplinary (Project Manager) at the full performance levels (FPLs) of GS-14. These positions are with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District- Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division. Serves as the senior authority for strategically planning and initiating major, high-visibility infrastructure projects nationwide, including developing Project Management Plans and negotiating partnership agreements. Directs and manages the full lifecycle execution of complex, multi-billion dollar engineering projects, overseeing design, construction, budgeting, and risk management. Directs all project closure activities, including financial closeouts, performance evaluations, documenting lessons learned, and transferring completed infrastructure to sponsors. Coordinates multiple related infrastructure projects by implementing portfolio strategies, monitoring performance, and advising senior leadership on priorities and funding. Acts as a technical authority using advanced professional concepts to solve highly complex, unprecedented problems and interpret federal regulations for nationwide projects. Engages with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials and contractors, to negotiate project decisions, secure resources, and build consensus. Identifies critical technical and environmental risks to develop and implement proactive mitigation strategies that resolve complex execution conflicts. Leads and integrates complex, multidisciplinary Project Delivery Teams composed of engineers, scientists, legal counsel, and financial experts to ensure project success.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior professional mechanical engineer, performing operations and maintenance (O&M) duties in support of a military installation. Performs design and construction work in support of O&M engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of mechanical equipment and systems to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, at a military installation utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering. Develops or oversees the preparation of plans, instructions, and specifications for the repair, modification, maintenance, and operational testing of new types of systems with many component pieces of equipment, where the employee must search out and develop new or greatly modified approaches because available technical manuals or specifications are frequently inadequate Review, prepare, and/or develop design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, underlying analysis, technical drawings, and specifications related to mechanical engineering on a wide variety of projects sizes and complexities. Performs design and construction work in support of determining short- and long-range requirements for replacement of existing complex and major mechanical systems, equipment, etc. Provides professional consultation on a wide range of difficult mechanical engineering issues and problems. Provides advice to requesting organizations. Prepares/reviews designs for a variety of real property facilities construction projects, determining the design criteria, putting together cost estimates and time schedules, preparing A&E statements of work, etc.

This position is located in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS). OPS achieves this mission through inspection, investigation, and enforcement activities as well as other oversight and guidance. The Director and the Accident Investigation Division (AID) play an important role in evaluating pipeline, underground natural gas storage, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) accidents/incidents and sharing lessons learned to improve safety. As a Senior General Engineer (Accident Investigator), you will: Lead Pipeline Investigations: Conduct and oversee pipeline accident and failure investigations, serving as the lead investigator when appropriate and coordinating with NTSB, OSHA, and state agencies to ensure thorough investigations and regulatory compliance. Drive Safety Analysis and Operational Improvement: Collect and analyze technical data, identify safety trends, share lessons learned, recommend corrective actions, and support inspection, investigation, and enforcement efforts to improve pipeline safety and field operations. Advance Strategic Initiatives: Identify operational improvements, align activities with PHMSA and OPS goals, and lead special projects through the development of reports, briefings, speeches, and other executive-level communications. Represent OPS and Build Partnerships: Serve as an OPS representative on internal, interagency, intermodal, and international working groups while collaborating with technical experts and stakeholders to advance agency objectives. Lead Public and Government Affairs: Support communications with stakeholders, the public, media, and Congress by promoting OPS programs, responding to emerging issues, and advancing PHMSA's legislative and public outreach strategies This position is perfect for an experienced Engineer who is looking for challenging assignments investigating pipeline facility incidents. As a Senior Accident Investigator you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert administering the pipeline safety program of PHMSA. This position will require you to ensure that the organization operates as an adequate and highly effective link with Headquarters, Regions and state partners while participating with the Director in establishing and executing national policy and initiatives.

About the Position: Serve as a Hydrographic Survey Technician responsible for conducting hydrographic surveys utilizing multi beam and single beam sonar equipment, processing collected data, and presenting data in the required formats for delivery to end users. This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA The below duties are at the full performance level of the GS -11. The lower grades perform developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the next performance level is reached. Serve as a field expert for hydrographic survey operations to conduct a variety of surveys in diverse and potentially complex situations. Collect and edit single/multi beam data ensuring accuracy by performing overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance. Deliver end products to include contours, mapping, and volume computations. Operate and perform minor maintenance for equipment required to perform hydrographic (single beam or multi beam) surveys. Technical advisor responsible for developing new or modifying existing field data collection procedures utilizing the latest emerging technologies to develop innovative methods and procedures. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of surveying methods, concepts, policies, precedents, principles, and techniques related to hydrographic surveys. Coordinate with supervisors, managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals to determine survey requirements and scope.

This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. Plans, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate staff, comprised of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Provides advice, counsel and/or instructions to individual employees on technical and administrative matters. Identifies training needs and ensures that appropriate training is provided. Directs the work of professional and highly technical programs including engineering and scientific expertise in all technological aspects of mine safety and health. Oversees the operation and maintenance of extensive laboratory facilities for precise chemical analysis of samples collected in mines. Reviews and establishes overall program and project objectives in terms of policy and budget. Responsible for the execution of Technical Support programs and policies nationwide. Provides engineering expertise and analyzes highly complex technical problems associated with the health and safety of the mining community. Advises the Director of Technical Support and other high-level Agency officials on a wide range of technical issues specific to the health and safety of enforcement activities and the mineral industries. Serves as a member of numerous high-level committees and participates in short and long-term policy definition and program planning. Serves as principal spokesperson for the center in communications with officials of MSHA or other federal agencies, representatives of state governments, and industry officials.

This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. Plans, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate staff, comprised of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Provides advice, counsel and/or instructions to individual employees on technical and administrative matters. Identifies training needs and ensures that appropriate training is provided. Directs the work of professional and highly technical programs including engineering and scientific expertise in all technological aspects of mine safety and health. Oversees the operation and maintenance of extensive laboratory facilities for precise chemical analysis of samples collected in mines. Reviews and establishes overall program and project objectives in terms of policy and budget. Responsible for the execution of Technical Support programs and policies nationwide. Provides engineering expertise and analyzes highly complex technical problems associated with the health and safety of the mining community. Advises the Director of Technical Support and other high-level Agency officials on a wide range of technical issues specific to the health and safety of enforcement activities and the mineral industries. Serves as a member of numerous high-level committees and participates in short and long-term policy definition and program planning. Serves as principal spokesperson for the center in communications with officials of MSHA or other federal agencies, representatives of state governments, and industry officials.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior Air Force analyst, providing professional and scientific expertise in performance of work requiring knowledge and application of engineering principles, methods, and techniques. 1. Leads the development and documentation of analysis regarding foreign weapons. Performs and oversees a broad range of electronic and aerodynamic analysis and/or engineering assignments entailing unique problems, creative solutions, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches and or new technology. 2. As a recognized expert provides engineering and technical guidance, and advisory support. Leads and assists on projects and/or major project phases for broad and varied operations. Performs very complex, difficult assignments on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort. 3. As a recognized expert, manages analytic partnerships. Initiates, develops, and directs technical intelligence research and analysis toward determining the limitations of foreign aerodynamic systems. Conceives and develops new methodologies for exploitation of technical intelligence data pertinent to countering foreign system developments. 4. Ensures the quality and reliability of civilian, military, and contractor-produced Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) by leading comprehensive reviews and assessments; this includes rigorous validation of methodologies, data sources, and analytical conclusions to guarantee accuracy and compliance with established intelligence standards. 5. Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development organizations, and participation in formal training programs. Keeps current on emerging technological and scientific techniques and research methods through independent study and reading/reviewing electronic engineering journals and current literature.

This vacancy is for a GS - 0804 - 13, Fire Protection Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SILC ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION in NORFOLK, Virginia. You will serve as a Lead Fire Protection Engineer Fire Protection Engineer and be responsible for performing fire protection design reviews for SILC field units (Civil Engineering Units and Facilities Design & Construction Center) and Product Lines. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Managing the complete lifecycle of fire protection systems for a nation-wide portfolio of shore facilities, overseeing all aspects of design, modification, and configuration control. Managing the complete inspection and analysis cycle for all fire protection systems, guaranteeing adherence to code, maintenance standards, and operational protocols. Managing the project scoping process by directing the analysis of all reports, drawings, and specifications to ensure alignment with applicable codes. Managing the end-to-end design of fire protection systems, from initial planning to final implementation, guaranteeing adherence to all applicable international, federal, and state standards. Managing the technical and strategic guidance provided to project managers and leadership, defining project needs, scopes of work, levels of effort, resources, and constraints to ensure successful outcomes. 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 vacancy is for a GS-0804-13, Fire Protection Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SILC ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION in NORFOLK, Virginia. You will serve as a/an Fire Protection Engineer and be responsible for performing fire protection design reviews for SILC field units (Civil Engineering Units and Facilities Design & Construction Center) and Product Lines. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Managing the complete lifecycle of fire protection systems for a nation-wide portfolio of shore facilities, overseeing all aspects of design, modification, and configuration control. Managing the complete inspection and analysis cycle for all fire protection systems, guaranteeing adherence to code, maintenance standards, and operational protocols. Managing the project scoping process by directing the analysis of all reports, drawings, and specifications to ensure alignment with applicable codes. Managing the end-to-end design of fire protection systems, from initial planning to final implementation, guaranteeing adherence to all applicable international, federal, and state standards. Managing the technical and strategic guidance provided to project managers and leadership, defining project needs, scopes of work, levels of effort, resources, and constraints to ensure successful outcomes. 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