ATEC HQ, G-1 Director (Supervisory Human Resources Specialist)

Full TimeMD-ABERDEENHQ ATEC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Human Resources

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., visit: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
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PLACE OF WORK: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), G-1 Human Resources Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. 21005.
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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 band NH-04 is equal to the former GS-14 Step 01 through GS-15 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 $195,200 including locality.
Once all eligibility requirements and conditions are met, the incumbent of this position may receive a Supervisory Cash Differential NTE 10% of the employee's basic pay (basis pay defined as pay without the locality rate) IAW the ATEC Business Rules.
A relocation incentive may be available IAW ATEC policy.

Job Responsibilities

The Director, Human Resources (G-1), HQ ATEC serves as the command’s senior advisor and authoritative expert for all civilian and military human resources programs. This executive-level position provides strategic leadership, develops and implements command-wide HR policies, and directs the planning, resources, and operations of the G-1 Directorate. The incumbent leads a diverse workforce through subordinate supervisors, oversees major HR programs affecting the entire command, and represents ATEC at the highest levels of the Army, DoD, and federal agencies. This role shapes long-term HR strategy, drives organizational change, and ensures effective, equitable, and mission-aligned delivery of personnel services that directly impact ATEC’s readiness and national defense objectives.

As the Director, Human Resources (G-1), HQ ATEC, you will:

  • Serve as the senior civilian and military human resources authority and principal advisor to the Commander and primary staff.
  • Develop, interpret, and implement command-wide HR policies, programs, and strategic guidance in alignment with DoD and Army directives.
  • Establish program goals and objectives; determine resource requirements; and allocate funding, personnel, and materials to support G-1 operations.
  • Lead, direct, and evaluate subordinate supervisors and managers, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution of civilian and military HR programs across ATEC.
  • Provide oversight of strategic workforce planning, organizational restructuring, performance management, classification, talent acquisition, military personnel management, retention, education programs, and HR compliance.
  • Represent the command in engagements with HQDA, DoD, OPM, other federal agencies, and academic institutions on HR policy, program initiatives, and mission requirements.
  • Conduct and oversee complex management studies, special projects, and command-wide assessments; brief senior leaders; and recommend solutions to mission-critical HR issues.
  • Exercise full pay pool management authority for AcqDemo/DCIPS workforce, including assessing contributions and preparing required documentation.
  • Serve as a second-level supervisor responsible for evaluating subordinate supervisors, resolving complex personnel issues, approving disciplinary actions, recommending awards, and ensuring workforce equity across divisions.
  • Initiate and lead organizational change efforts, integrate new policies and methodologies, and convert long-term strategic goals into actionable HR programs.

Job Qualification

Current Permanent NH-04, GS-14/15, within ATEC (enterprise-wide), and meet the minimum qualifications for the Human Resources Management Series, 0201.

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

1) Human Capital Management
2) Strategic Thinking
3) Leadership and Management
4) Problem-Solving & Analytical Reasoning
Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Your resume may be submitted in any format and will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position based on the evaluation criteria described above. For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e. hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualifications determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • This position may require submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450)
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled using this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Travel up to 25% away from the duty station.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent may be required to work outside normal duty hours to meet mission requirements.

Travel Requirements

Greater than 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