Supervisory Interdisciplinary
About The Position
This position is located at the Electronic Proving Ground, Office of the Technical Director, Office of Technology Development, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. It is an interdisciplinary position that may be filled under one of several engineering, operations research, or computer science titles and occupational series, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and management’s needs. The role directs and supports test and evaluation programs, technical missions, multidisciplinary teams, and associated resources. The incumbent makes decisions on work problems raised by subordinate supervisors, team leaders, similar personnel, or contractors; distributes workloads to make effective use of personnel skills; communicates with officials and technical project leads; and advises on matters that significantly affect projects. The position also guides planning and testing priorities, assesses resource allocations, and recommends actions to meet program budget and schedule requirements. The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Top Secret SCI security clearance or access, occasional travel away from the normal duty station up to 25% of the time, and the ability to serve in a Mission Essential capacity during adverse weather or emergencies. It is a drug-testing designated position and requires applicable Army acquisition and cyber work-role qualifications.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience directing test and evaluation programs to meet overarching organizational requirements; allocating organizational resources to execute technical missions; and guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic programmatic objectives. This experience is expected at the next lower federal grade, GS-14.
- Qualifying experience must be used; education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
- Meet the basic education or qualification requirements for the applicable occupational series: General Engineering, Operations Research Analyst, or Computer Science. The posting also identifies interdisciplinary engineering and computer-related series.
- Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent, GS-14.
- Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret SCI security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
- Obtain Test and Evaluation Certification within 60 months of entering on duty.
- Obtain and maintain the appropriate cyber work role at the assigned proficiency level, except for Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering roles.
- Successfully pass pre-employment and periodic urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
- Occasionally travel away from the normal duty station, up to 25% of the time.
- Submit the required financial disclosure statement upon entry and annually thereafter.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Meet any applicable selective service registration certification requirement.
- A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.
Responsibilities
- Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors, team leaders, similar personnel, or contractors.
- Distribute workload to ensure personnel skills and abilities are used effectively.
- Meet with officials to discuss achievements, problems, goals, and objectives and to maintain effective communications and information flow.
- Direct modifications to programs, including stopping or accelerating work when appropriate.
- Recommend policy decisions in a program or problem area.
- Evaluate trends in preparation for expanding mission responsibilities.
- Communicate with test leads, directors, or Advanced Technology Office leads to promote project development.
- Determine manpower, facilities, and equipment needed to support programs.
- Assess resource allocations to ensure test missions are executed efficiently.
- Advise on operational matters that significantly affect a project.
- Augment in-house resources through means such as contracts or other communication.
- Guide key staff members on planning and testing priorities.
- Recommend actions to ensure programs adhere to budgetary requirements and schedules.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
