Technical Director

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Job Summary

About the Position: This Technical Director position is located at the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, the Aviation Test Directorate (AVTD), with a duty location of Fort Cavazos, Texas. A relocation incentive may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interests of the Government. (merit)

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Technical Director. Acts as advisor to the Director, and other personnel of the Directorate, on all operational/user tests and evaluations. Ensures that proper and adequate testing is performed.
• Evaluates test methodologies and instrumentation for quality, completeness and efficiency. Reviews test programs and documentation to ensure requirements, justifications, and budgetary considerations are met.
• Oversees test methodology investigations. Exercises program responsibility for formulation, development, preparation, presentation, and administration of test objectives, policies, programs, plans and projects.
• Directly supervises the performance of the daily mission of the Directorate. Serves as acting Director during absence of the Director, performing both civilian and military duties when such positions are vacant.
• Identifies requirements, plans for, organizes, and distributes authorized personnel resources. Prepares and presents justification for organization structure, manpower and personnel requirements.
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and employee capabilities. Identifies developmental and training needs. Assists employees in improvement of performance.