IT Specialist (System Analysis)

Army • Fort Bragg, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Program Analyst for Robotics in the Headquarters, United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• Top secret clearance will require Sensitive Compartmented Info.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience includes: Assessing robotic platforms for mobility, durability, reliability, maintainability, payload integration, and recovery in mission environments.
• Developing and executing robotics test plans and evaluation criteria for integration with mission systems, communications, sensors, and operator controls.
• Coordinating with users, government, industry, and academia to evaluate and recommend capabilities for robotics.
• The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Competence.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is an Information Technology Management Career Program position aligned under the ???????Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and synthesize shifting Army, SOCOM, DoW, and Federal policies to pioneer the development of groundbreaking robotics and autonomous systems, resolving complex strategic goals into actionable, leading-edge capabilities for Special Operations.
• Lead cross-functional coordination among engineers, operational units, and interagency governmental partners, rigorously applying DOTMLPF-P principles to integrate next-generation robotics into the Special Operations warfighting architecture.
• Develop comprehensive warfighting implementation plans and evaluation criteria to transition novel autonomous systems into operational outcomes, ensuring effectiveness and survivability in highly contested environments and their interoperability.
• Advise leadership on the strategic design and lifecycle management of cutting-edge robotic solutions, driving inter-governmental collaboration to rapidly field mission-critical technologies for asymmetric warfare.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed