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What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located at the US Army Evaluation Center Senior Test Evaluation Officer Directorate with a duty location of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Serves as a Operations Research Analyst, General Engineer, or Physical Scientist. (merit)
Major duties
Apply in-depth knowledge of Test and Evaluation principles, engineering, and scientific theories to analyze complex programs. Evaluate technical issues, and provide expert guidance. Applies advanced engineering or scientific theories to modify concepts and assumptions for mission-critical problems. Ability to effectively engage, consult, and communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to synchronize efforts, represent organizational interests, and resolve diverse viewpoints. Skillfully presents oral and written technical direction and briefings to leadership, including the ATEC Commanding General (CG). Conduct routine consultation with organizations outside of ATEC to ensure ATEC's position is well known Ability to plan, organize, and lead high-priority initiatives and study teams. Ensure projects are managed efficiently within financial and time constraints and align with strategic objectives. Develop and recommend improvements in processes, policies, and regulations governing Test and Evaluation within the materiel acquisition processes. Ability to generate novel ideas, originate new projects, and develop innovative methodologies to guide acquisition programs. Resolve unique or unprecedented problems. Formulate and present substantial technical recommendations for problem resolution. Serves as the Senior Advisor to the CG, ATEC and PAE C2/cC2 for all test and evaluation matters.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Employees of the U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command with personal competitive status. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Experience planning, coordinating, and executing complex Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies for military systems or equivalent material acquisition programs. 2.) Synchronizing test and evaluation efforts across multiple high-level stakeholders, organizations, or program offices., and 3.) Leads and participates on technical study teams to refine acquisition strategies, and developing innovative methodologies, policies, or procedures to solve unprecedented Test and Evaluation (T&E) challenges. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral Communication Problem Solving Program Management Systems Testing and Evaluation Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (NH-03 or GS-13).
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