Temporary Detail - Instrumentation Division Chief

Full TimeAL-HUNTSVILLERTC

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

Job Summary

  • OPENING DATE: 5 March 2025
     
    CLOSING DATE: 9 March 2025
     
  • POSITION: Division Chief, U.S. Army Redstone Test Center, Missiles and Sensors Test Directorate, Instrumentation Division

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  • PLACE OF WORK: This position is located at the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

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  • PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: Not to exceed 179 days

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  • NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

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  • ABOUT THE POSITION: This position provides the opportunity to serve as a Division Chief for the Instrumentation Division

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  • WHO MAY APPLY: Open to current high-performing NH-03/NH-04 (or equivalent) RTC DAC Employees only

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants must submit: Resume

 

The resume must include your first and last name, current address, current email address, current phone number, job title, employer, duties, and accomplishments; as well as hours worked per week and dates of employment.

 

* There is no change in pay or grade for this assignment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serves as a Division Chief within the Redstone Test Center with responsibility for life cycle test and evaluation of Army missiles, aviation systems, sensor systems, subsystems, components, and other weapons systems. 
  • Responsible for the development of Instrumentation Division-related state-of-the-art test technologies such as flight termination systems, telemetry instrumentation, test tools, and/or distributed test capabilities.
  • Supervises a diverse team of engineering and technician personnel responsible for the full range of test and business processes and provides management oversight of extensive contract support efforts.
  • Manages coordination of adequate personnel resources and test facilities to support scheduled test missions.
  • Collaborates with project management offices, original equipment manufacturers, and others within the acquisition community.
  • Provides oversight and technical guidance to personnel in the development of comprehensive test plans, reports, and safety documentation.
  • Manages the Division operating budget, the Division property hand receipt, and ensures all Division operations are compliant with applicable security, environmental, and safety procedures for hazardous and nonhazardous tests. 

Job Qualification

WHO MAY APPLY: This announcement is open to current high-performing NH-03 or NH-04 (or equivalent) permanent RTC DACs with 52 weeks at the NH-III or those who have held or are currently holding an NH-IV position in the engineering series (OPM Classification 08XX).

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.redstone.atec.mbx.rtc-human-resources-s-1@army.mil