Interdisciplinary: General Engineer/Operations Research Analyst/Computer Science, NH-0801/1515/1550-03

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the AcqDemo Direct-Hire Authority. 

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be hired as one of the below disciplines.

General Engineer - 0801

Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) - 1515

Computer Science (CS) - 1550

The chosen candidate will serve as a General Engineer/ORSA/CS supporting the Technology & Investment Directorate, Investment Division, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position will be made at NH-03* (May be hired at GS12 or GS13 equivalent depending on qualifications).

 *There is NO immediate pay change with a reassignment if the employee is currently an NH-03 in AcqDemo.

Job Responsibilities

As General Engineer/ORSA/CS you will:

  • Examine and report on a wide variety of operational, technical, or managerial problems employing, where applicable, engineering principles, risk analysis, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and economic analysis to establish alternatives and their probable consequences to Command as an aid to the decision-making process.
  • Identify areas for potential improvement in the technical, operational, or managerial processes using engineering, physics, mathematics, and/or computer technology to conduct systems analyses and/or technical studies.
  • Direct, participates in, or monitor preparation of technical plans and operational procedures pertaining to mid- and long-range resource requirements in support of YPG programs for the accomplishment of the YPG mission. 
  • Use extensive knowledge and experience concerning R&D testing of weapon systems, instrumentation, and computer technology. Maintain technical contact with other Government and non-government agencies, contractors, universities, etc. 
  • Represent the organization at technical meetings, symposia and conferences to discuss technical requirements, technical advances, policies and proposals.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. 

 

See OPM Requirements for Professional and Scientific Positions: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

 AND 

Individual Occupational Requirements for 0801 – General Engineer Series:General Engineering Series 0801 (opm.gov)

 Individual Occupational Requirements for 1515 – Operations Research Analyst Series: Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov)

 Individual Occupational Requirements for 1550 – Computer Scientist Series: Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov)

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

  • Computer Skills
  • General Engineering
  • Ability To Manage Projects and Communicate
  • Ability To Problem Solve

YOUR RESUME: 

 Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support and highlight the specialized experience described in this announcement. 

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment of the positions you worked that correspond to the experience stated in your resume, (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present/experience) for each position listed. If your resume does not contain this information per position and experience, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. 

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content such as social media links, political or fraternity associations, it will not be used to make qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

For additional information see: What to see in your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

Conditions of Employment

  • This position may require occasional TDY 10% or more.
  • Must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
  • This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data fields in the header of the PD/PRD.  This position requires the Practitioner Career Level II Certification to be completed within 5 years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in competitive service.
  • 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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet at the OPM website.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications/Advance In Hire).
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel