About the Position: The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. This position is located in Warren, Michigan, and is within the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC-IS.)

Duties

Aid in planning and executing assigned projects, which involve, as a minimum research, development, procurement, production and logistical support. Advise overall project planning and policy meetings and represents GVSC Immersive Simulation (IS) at meetings with both internal and external customers, other RDECs, and private industry. Manage a comprehensive portfolio of research, development, design and fabrication projects to provide a balanced, economical and effective view for customers within the assigned projects. Represent Immersive Simulation at meetings and reviews pertaining to all aspects of assigned projects. Maintains continuing surveillance of trends throughout the project lifecycle. Evaluate data relating to short- and long-range projects for financial objectives and requirements to keep abreast of project progress and risks. Maintain continuing surveillance of trends throughout the project lifecycle. Review reports, analyzes issues, directs problem solving, evaluates progress, assesses outcomes, reports on cost/schedule/technical progress and outcomes, and recommends follow-on actions.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce Position: This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Lab Demo Probationary/Trial Period: Appointment to this position is subject to a three-year probationary or trial period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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 EmployeesMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as performing duties that include: 1) Managing and executing programs within the DoD Acquisition Life Cycle; displaying knowledge and familiarity with DoD 5000.02 and its application to major Acquisition Programs; 2) Effectively communicating critical information to senior leadership through briefings and written examples; 3) Leading projects and teams towards defined productivity metrics and results in a technical environment; 4) Using project management principles and techniques, systems engineering tools and best practices, advanced design methodologies, and risk management. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementOral CommunicationTechnical Competence 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 (DE-02/GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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-W4GHAA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD DO NOT MAIL Warren, MI 48397 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk