EPG - Management and Program Analyst (HR), GS-0343-11 - 71031

Full TimeAZ-SIERRA VISTAEPG
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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 your work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: ATEC Civilian Careers | ATEC CIVILIAN CAREERS United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

    This is a Direct Hire (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

    The Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) mission statement: The U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) executes developmental testing in direct support of Army Futures Command, Program Executive Offices, DOD partners and industry partners to ensure our War fighters are enabled to dominate the future battlefield. 

    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, credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.

    Sierra Vista is a Purple Heart City and veteran friendly, where the average commute is 16 minutes. This mid-­sized city experiences a mild climate with a laid back lifestyle and an athletic environment. The surrounding area has a wealth of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, cycling (30 miles of path) and wildlife viewing. Water activities are available at two nearby lakes, and the city's Cove Aquatic Center. There is a weekly Farmer's Market and many holiday festivals throughout the year. The city is just a short drive away from Southern Arizona's bustling wine country. Cochise County alone has over 10 wineries. Sierra Vista is home to a community college and two universities. Fort Huachuca's Housing Office even offers local relocation assistance for our Civilian workforce. Those wishing to live in Tucson for additional housing options and work on post, may utilize a weekday shuttle.

    More information about EPG can be found at: EPG Home Page at The United States Army Electronic Proving Ground Follow EPG at: EPG Facebook Page at facebook.com/USArmyEPG/

Job Responsibilities

  • As a Management and Program Analyst (HR), you will:

    - PRIMARY DUTIES of this position are to provide expert Human Resource Civilian Personnel and Management support to the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG). Serve as PRIMARY civilian/military AWARDS program manager and the Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP) program LEAD as the command's DPMAP superuser. Those who are best qualified will reference their experience in both of these primary duties on their submitted resumes.  

    - Serve as advisor to HR Chief, HR Deputy, and/or Chief of Staff, Technical Director and EPG CDR when needed as it pertains to Civilian Human Resources Management.

    - Definitively interpret regulatory, policy, and other applicable guidance on all types of civilian personnel actions, position management, classification, and vacancy recruit fill staffing.

    - Interpret statutes, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Personnel Manual and Supplements, Civilian Personnel Regulations, staffing guides, operating manuals, local regulations and other personnel regulations, policies, and directives, to inform, develop, and implement headquarters or local organization policy.

    - Serve as a liaison with our Civilian Human Resource Service Center (CHRSC) to monitor, coordinate, and report on recruitment and other personnel actions. 

    - Provide advice and assistance to employees and managers on a variety of complex civilian personnel programs and procedures, and provide technical assistance to the EPG workforce. 

    - As a secondary duty, work staffing changes, recruitment initiatives, and placement actions. 

    - Initiates, monitors and tracks until completion requests for personnel actions (RPAs) for the S1. 

    - Develops and presents oral and written Human Resource reports and presentations. Assists the management analyst in accomplishing special studies and prepares recurring and special narrative and/or statistical reports from many different HR systems. 

Job Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Your resume must clearly describe your RELEVANT experience as mentioned earlier in this announcement. 

See OPM Requirements for Administrative and Management Positions at General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

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

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Specialized Experience

  • In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 
    To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must have:

    EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties:

    Specialized Experience: 

    This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09)

    One year of specialized experience, which includes: 1) Utilizing various Human Resource applications such as DPMAP and/or DPMAP SUPERUSER, AutoNOA, DCPDS, BoBi, USA Staffing, and EMPReS to meet mission requirements. 2) Serving as civilian/military AWARD program lead. 3) Providing expert guidance on a multitude of staffing actions to supervisors and hiring officials. 4) Create written reports, materials, and slide presentations, for specific HR topics/concepts AND 5) Be able to brief on those various specific HR topics/concepts and possess the ability to answer questions in a group setting. 6) Be able to work on a team and lead if called upon. 

    OR

    EDUCATION:

    A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution that includes knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position, such as, Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Communications, Administration, and Marketing. 

    OR

    B. Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited institution that included major study in the field of study described in statement "A" above.

    OR

    C. COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage by dividing your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then determine your education as a percentage by dividing the total amount of completed graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate education minus 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) by 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify at this grade level.

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

  • •    Knowledge of various Human Resource principles and experience with their associated systems

    •    Verbal and written communication skills; as well as the ability to work in a team and lead when necessary

    •    Attention to detail

    •    Provide expert guidance to Supervisors and Hiring Managers

    As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

    If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

    Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

    If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation and/or a writing sample. 

Conditions of Employment

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • This is NOT a REMOTE position. This position does NOT have the ability to TELEWORK. This is an on-site/in-person position only. 
  • There is NO Situational and Reoccuring Telework available per current Command Policy.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • A one-year trial/probationary period MAY BE required.
  • Incumbent of the position must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance:  Secret
  • Business travel away from the duty station is required no more than 10% of the time.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This is a(n) (FC) 10 – Civilian HR position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Advanced In-Hire may be authorized.
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
  • 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, Credit for Leave Accrual, and Permanent Change of Station Allowance.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel