Division Chief, NH-04, Digital Management Directorate

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

IT/Computer Science

Job Summary

• *This job is a civilian position open only to current ATEC, NH-04 positions located at APG, MD**
  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), Digital Management Directorate, Business Management Division, 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 $197,200 including locality.
  

  Once all eligibility requirements and conditions are met, the incumbent of this position may receive a Supervisory Cash Differential IAW the ATEC Business Rules.

  A relocation incentive may be available IAW ATEC policy.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the Digital Modernization Directorate, Business Management Division Chief Responsible for leading ATEC digital transformation and modernization aligned to Senior Leader vision and resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across ATEC.

Provides technical oversight and assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments.

Leads planning, coordination and execution of efforts for ATEC digital modernization in the business and T&E areas.

Implements Digital Transformation (DX) strategic plans, goals, objectives, assignments and actionable events within and across organization lines.

Oversees development and implementation of DX strategies and tools.

Oversees cost estimates needed for DX support, keeps abreast of developments in data analysis, data platforms, cloud technology, and digital engineering.

Studies technical publications and reports and attends professional symposia.

Establishes liaison with ATEC personnel and other DX activities, such as academia or professional organizations which have an interest in areas of assigned responsibilities.

Job Qualification

Current NH-04, GS-14/15’s within ATEC who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

General Engineer 0801 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

Physical Scientist 1301 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

ORSA 1515 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

Computer Science 1550 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

Data Science https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/data-science-series-1560/

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

1. Communication (written and oral)

2. Problem Solving

3. Technical Competence

4. Acquisition and T&E Experience

***Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages may 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, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

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.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled using this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. A relocation incentive may be authorized IAW agency policy.
• This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 20% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination and eligibility for a Secret security clearance, or access, for the duration of employment.This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements 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. Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.

Travel Requirements

Up to 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