Evaluator/Test Integrator

Full TimeOtherAEC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
 
WHAT IS ATEC?

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. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
PLACE OF WORK: This Interdisciplinary Evaluator/Test Integrator position is located at the U.S. Army Evaluation Center, Ballistic Missile Defense Evaluation Directorate (BMDED), with a duty location of Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
 

Job Responsibilities

Serves as an evaluator within AEC/BMDED plans, programs, coordinates, an excutes independent operational tests and assesesments for the Ballistic Missile Defence System (BMDS). BMED serves as U.S. ARMY Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Systm Team (AST) Chair for all Missile Defense Agency (MDA) element transitioning to the U.S ARMY and supportss MDA test execution of integrated Developmental Test/Operational Test (DT/OT) and OT events.
 
  • Performs a broad range of test and evaluation analyses on the BMDS and other assigned weapon systems.
  • Plans, programs, coordinates, and executes independent operational tests and assessments and establishes evaluation strategies.
  • Performs a broad range of test and evaluation analyses on the Ballistic Missile and Defense System (BMDS).
  • Responsible for the overall evaluation integration of the system, to include technical performance in critical areas and design stability and maturity. 
  • Responsible for the development of test execution (planning through data delivery) to include modeling and simulation, developmental test input, and test and evaluation planning.
  • Responsible for integrating all ATEC test and evaluation activities and to synchronize all AST products.
  • Responsible for generating Safety Releases (SRs) in support of testing involving Soldiers and Safety Confirmations (SCs) in support of equipping, fielding and milestone decisions for assigned systems and ensuring safety is addressed in evaluation reports.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

 0801, General Engineering Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/.

1301, General Physical Science Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/.

1515, Operations Research Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/.

 

If this position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience and you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

If this position requires a job-related license or certification, you MUST submit a copy of your license or certification upon request or you will be rated ineligible.

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.
 
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing a broad range of analysis on assigned weapons systems to include modeling and simulation (M&S); 2) Assisting in planning and or conducting operational tests and assessments of weapon systems; and 3) Working with teams to develop test and evaluation plans.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02 or GS-11).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

1) Project Management

2) Technical Competence

3) Strategic Thinking

4) Written Communication

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. 

Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. 

Conditions of Employment

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  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • A trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances will be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS,  click here. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.   Visit here for more information.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
  • Teleworking may be offered in accordance with the current command policy.
  • Remote work is not authorized.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position 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.
  • A pre-employment and recurring background investigation that includes contact with references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to applicant testing and random drug testing in accordance with DA guidelines.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Test and Evaluation Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.
  • This position is subject to a Temporary Duty or business travel requirement of 20% or less of the time.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil