SUPV ELECTRONICS ENGINEER- COMPUTER SCIENTIST- OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
What you'd do
Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise upper levels supervisory and managerial authorities over the Cyberspace Test Group's Test Squadrons.
Major duties
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the unit. Serves as a consultant and expert in engineering, computer science, and/or operational analyst work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of systems. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
What you need to qualify
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Science and Engineering. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or band (NH03) or equivalent pay scale (GS13) Specialized experience includes governing, interfacing with, and/or influencing systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds. Along with evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a technical leader, civilian supervisor, and test professional. This candidate has in-depth knowledge of software testing techniques, modern software development methodologies, and DoW acquisition processes. Prior experience with command-and-control, battle management, mission planning, business enterprise, or space systems is highly desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional science and engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments top problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance to include computer software, software systems, and computer hardware. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, Space Force and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing to peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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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