About the Position: This position serves as a Deputy Division Chief for the Data and Platforms Division (DPD), assisting the Division Chief in the management and execution of multiple technical product lines to deliver mission capability for a Major Army Command (ACOM), U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC). located in Austin, TX.

Duties

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Division with two mission specific Branches. Lead a data-driven, decision-making culture across AFC in support of its primary mission to transform the Army. Coordinate data science and engineering, computer science and engineering, software development, operations research, knowledge management, business process, and program management functions to inform timely and effective data-driven decisions Responsible, along with the DPD Chief, for the centralized management, administration, direction, and execution of operational functions for AFC?s Data Science Environment and Digital Transformation efforts. Provide executive leadership in the areas of Program Management, technical team employment, modern project management, policy, governance, and compliance matters. Interpret Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Army (DA) policies to manage risk, develop and promulgate related plans and policies, and establishes standards and procedures. Supervise a diverse mix of civilian professionals, analysts, and administrative personnel at the GS-13 through GS-14 grade levels and military personnel across two Divisions. Oversees work assignments and directs changes to assignments and schedules to meet changes in workload and priorities. Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provides and/or arranges for development opportunities and training. Supervise the implementation of the budgeting (estimates and adjustments) and, in conjunction with the DPD Chief, the planning, prioritization, and scheduling of work of the Division. Represents AFC DPD at meetings with leaders in DoD, Army, AFC HQ Directorates and Subordinate Commands, industry, and academia to justify, defend, and negotiate matters of consequence to the operation of the Division. Maintain expertise in Agile software development techniques, DevSecOps, and data management.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position requires business travel (TDY) to other duty locations 10% of the time.
• This position requires a clearance at the Top Secret level.
• This is a mandatory drug-testing position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Providing leadership in the development of overall goals and objectives ; 2) Utilizing various platforms to produce analytics that enable decision-making throughout an organization; 3) Providing executive oversight of performance management. 4) Providing guidance and direction related to civilian career development; and 5) Utilizing Agile project management approaches in conjunction with a technical team. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed a the next lower grade/level in the Federal service. (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCommunicationsPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address FN-W0CUAA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND HQ DO NOT MAIL Austin, TX 78701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk