Mathematics Statistician AEC

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Math and Statistics

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 NH-02/FPL 03, Mathematics Statistician, position is located within the ATEC, U.S. Army Evaluation Center, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital  Directorate (AAIDED), Analytics & AI Division, located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. 21005.

Control Point Statement: The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The NH-02 band is equal to the former GS-07 step 1 through GS-11 step 10. The NH-03 band is equal to the former GS-12 step 1 through GS-13 step 10.  ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broad band. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $107,590 for the NH-02 level and $153,354 for the NH-03 level including locality. 

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For further questions please email click here usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil and reference requisition number HQ ATEC-80967

Job Responsibilities

NH-02 level: Serves as entry, intermediate, or advanced developmental level scientist or engineer, carrying out work assignments that will provide continually progressive professional experience and maturity. Works on assignments that range from those involving standard practices and procedures to those that advance the state-of-the art or involve emerging technologies. Presents findings and results, in writing or orally, for higher level review or publication. Work products may take the form of new or modified equipment, research conclusions, systems analyses, computer code, or simulations.

NH-03 level: Serves as a Data scientist and statistician supporting the independent, continuous, and comprehensive evaluation planning and analysis of assigned programs and contributing to T&E modernization/transformation. Provides expertise in the areas of rigorous test planning, to include design of experiments and statistical analysis/reporting of test data. Work involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical methods and techniques, and the planning and analysis roles require use statistical software packages. Develops and presents briefings of planning and analysis inputs to internal and external organizations, including but not limited to, the Center Director, Commanding General, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Defense Test and Evaluation (DDT&E). Assesses and provides input for resolution of mission-critical evaluation planning and analysis problems, policies, and procedures. Provides support to the ATEC system team to include conducting technical reviews of assigned program area generated documents to ensure best statistical practices are upheld throughout the Center. Anticipates, develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse, highly complex problems, determining the best and most current statistical and analytical methodologies to utilize for assigned programs. Develops plans and techniques, and establishes precedents, to fit new situations and address complex problems in order to improve overall evaluation planning and analysis (to include real time analytics). Develops evaluation and analysis tools and provides training for the workforce in areas such as experimental design, data analysis, and proper use of statistical software. 

Job Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

Degree: that included 24 semester hours of mathematics & statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics & 6 semester hours were in statistics OR

Combination of education & experience: at least 24 semester hours of mathematics & statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics & 6 hours in statistics plus appropriate experience or additional education

In addition to Basic Qualifications above, Minimum Qualifications must be met:

GS-7:

• At least 1 year of graduate-level education OR

   

• Superior Academic Achievement (See Education section) OR

   

• 1 year of specialized experience (GS-5 equivalent) OR

   

• A combination of education & experience

   

• GS-9:

   

  • At least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR

     

  • 1 year of specialized experience (GS-7 equivalent) OR

     

  • A combination of education & experience

     

• GS-11:

   

  • At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR

     

  • 1 year of specialized experience (GS-9 equivalent) OR

     

  • A combination of education & experience

     

• GS-12 & above (NH-03)

   

  • At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of NH-02.

     

     FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

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

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
  Direct deposit of pay is required.
  Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• This position is subject to a Temporary Duty or business travel requirement of 20% or less of the time. Must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• This position requires a Secret Security clearance.
• Once reaching the top end of the pay band the incumbent must be an Acquisition Corps (AC) member or have been granted a waiver.
• Appointment to this position may require a 1-year probationary period.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• PCS/relocation/recruitment incentives MAY be authorized.
• Telework may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.
• **We do NOT offer remote work**

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel