AEC - Entry-Level Employee/Recent Graduate (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineer, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research Analyst, Physical Science)

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application!

ATEC values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

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ABOUT THE POSITION:  Serves as an Entry Level Employee/Recent Graduate within the U.S. Army Evaluation Center (AEC) learning the role of Evaluator, Analyst, or Test Manager.  The Entry Level Employee/Recent Graduate program is a full-time position with work assignments, training, and self-development as you progress from entry level to a full performance position. Promotion Potential is GS-12/NH-03.

What Degrees or experience are you looking for?

We are looking for Entry Level/Recent Graduates who have Engineering, Math/Statistics, Operations Research, or any Physical Science  (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, etc.) degrees. 

What type of work will I be doing as an Entry Level Employee/Recent Graduate with the organization?

Entry Level Employee/Recent Graduates in AEC do a variety of work. The first thing we would do upon your arrival is start formal training.  Training would help provide more details about the work of our overall organization and how we fit into the larger Army Acquisition picture.  We will then work to pair you with senior analysts, evaluators, or test managers to start shadowing, gradually handing you more responsibility and ownership of projects. Every piece of equipment that a Soldier touches has to pass through us for an evaluation. We evaluate everything! You will participate in developmental assignments to help round out your experience. You will gain a broad experience to help form an understanding for what we do at AEC.

What does an Evaluator do?

When the Army wants to purchase a new tank (as an example), we work with the developer to come up with a plan to test it. Then, that system goes to an ATEC Test Center to be tested. We review and analyze the data to determine whether it meets the needs of the Army. We then write a report on how it performed so that the Army can decide whether to buy it. We oversee the whole test and evaluation process.

How long is the Entry Level Employee/Recent Graduate Program?

Our Entry Level Employee/Recent Graduate Program is typically three years of training with non-competitive placement to a permanent position. Full Performance is GS-12/NH-03.

1. U.S. Citizenship is required.

2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

   Note: Although this position currently only requires a Secret clearance, some work we do requires a Top Secret clearance. There is a possibility you may be requested to obtain a Top Secret clearance at a later time. For a Top Secret security clearance, or a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI), personnel must pass a drug screening and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing thereafter in accordance with AR 600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9.

3. May be required to serve a 2-year probationary period.  

4. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

5. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities.

6. Due to the pandemic, this position is currently teleworking 100% of the time except as needed in the office to work with classified documents and data. When the office returns to normal capacity, teleworking is authorized by the current command policy. Remote work is not authorized.

7. This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time. Must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.

8. This position has a training and certification requirement after employment begins. AEC will provide access to all the Army training necessary for you to achieve certification. This position requires Certification in the Acquisition Career Field of Test & Evaluation (T&E). To learn more visit DAU Home.

9. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.