Undersea Warfare (USW) Specialist (Project Coordinator)

About the role

Career Overview: Coordinate and conduct Undersea Warfare (USW) event reconstruction activities with U.S. Navy military and civilian personnel in support of cross-functional system engineering and development teams for the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL).

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and assist program management in execution of research programs.
• Conduct acoustic reconstruction/analyses of Fleet exercises/operations to determine the effectiveness of active and passive sonar systems at sea using quantitative measures of effectiveness (MOEs) of operational importance to the Fleet.
• Active and passive sonar signal analysis supporting advanced research and development.
• Preparation and review of analysis presentations and reports.
• Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings, including representing ARL at external organizations and project meetings (may include travel).
• Capture and coordinate with Navy personnel to secure technical data essential for reconstructing at-sea exercises and advancing sonar system algorithms.
• Liaison with Navy and civilian organizations on program status, technical/intelligence data needs, analysis results, and other topics as required.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

• HS/GED
• At least 15 years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.
• Qualification Acoustic Intelligence Specialist, U.S. Navy Enlisted Classification code 708B/0416.
• Demonstrated ability to reconstruct and analyze active and passive sonar data.
• Demonstrated ability to develop acoustic collection plans and deliver briefings to Senior U.S. Navy commands.
• Dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time.
• Work as a team member, independently, with peers, clients, and management.
• Experience briefing and advising Command level Officers and senior civilian personnel.
• Direct sponsor and peer contact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current or recent eligibility for access to classified information.
• Twenty or more years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.
• Extensive experience with Naval intelligence collection, analysis, and production methodologies.
• Qualification ASW Specialist, U.S. Navy Enlisted Classification code V44B/0417.
• Experience briefing and advising Flag level Officers and senior civilian personnel.
• Extensive experience in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine operations and theater undersea warfare (TUSW) operations.
• Extensive experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) sensors and operations.
• Qualification as U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist.
• Knowledge and operational experience current and planned U.S. Navy sonar systems and Advanced Processor Build (APB) and Advanced Capability Build (ACB) sonar systems.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, formulate research plans, solve tough problems, and take initiative.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Pay

$120,000-$160,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Schedule

Standard office conditions

Qualifications

US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

General Notes

• An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information.
• Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
• Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.
• Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.