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Superintendent, Space Science Division

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Washington, DC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/28/2026

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Job Description

You will be responsible for the conception, planning and formulation of the scientific program of the Division in pursuance of the needs of the Navy. The Space Science Division has approximately 120 civilian employees, contractors, postdoctoral fellows, visiting faculty and students and operates an annual budget of $55 million. You are a recognized authority in the field of space science.
Major duties:
  • You will conduct a program of research development, test and evaluation leading to the creation, adoption and application of new concepts, principles, methods and techniques in the scientific field of space science.
  • You will be responsible for formulation of the general policies and objectives necessary to carry out the Research and Development program of the Space Science Division.
  • You will represent NRL in matters pertaining to space science, space weather models, and relevant effects on Naval capabilities.
  • You will plan and direct the effective administration of the Division including problems of personnel, experimental facilities, laboratory space, finances, safety, security, priorities, morale, etc.
  • You will serve as scientific consultant to the Navy, other departments of the Government, allied foreign governments and various other interested groups on matters in space science.
  • You will plan, direct, and regularly review the prosecution of broad programs in the space science, which includes formulating and developing innovative scientific and technology program proposals in space science research and "marketing" these proposals to sponsoring activities or executive level management.
Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS on or before 7/8/2026. You can access the USAJOBS vacancy announcement at this
URL:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/873817500 Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs). ECQs and TQs must be addressed in the body of your 2 page resume. Please see vacancy announcement found on USA Jobs for ECQs.
TQs are listed here:
1. Demonstrated competence in physics and/or engineering sciences which provided documented, broad and comprehensive knowledge of space science research. 2. Ability to formulate and develop innovative scientific program proposals in space science research and "market" these proposals to sponsoring activities or executive level management. Included in this is the ability to gain acceptance of and execute highly complex technical programs.