About the Position: This position serves as a Experimentation Specialist, GS-0301-12 in Army Futures Command (AFC), located in Redstone Arsenal, AL. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future!

Duties

Utilizes knowledge of policies, regulations and procedures governing to experimentation, Test Plans, Cross Functional Team modernization efforts, Headquarters oversight and monitoring of Project Convergence series Assist programs in planning, directing, coordinating, managing, and reviewing all elements of Test and Evaluation. Provides management oversight, monitors progress, advises and directs collocated and non-collocated matrix test and evaluation support personnel in developing management support for all programs. Performs analytical tasks associated with new or amended policies, orders, regulations received from higher headquarters, joint staff, subordinate entities, etc. to ascertain appropriate implementation and compliance, as required. Develops guidance and direction consistent with operational needs and capabilities. Performance of duties requires a high degree of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical skills, the ability to independently research problems, written and oral communication skills, and the application of judgment in problem solving. Maintains continuous liaison with Director G-3/5/7 and staff on concerning exercises, test, activities, training, program planning, development, execution, and evaluation. Participates in developing Test and Evaluation policy guidance. Formulates and presents substantial technical recommendations for problem resolution.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary Duty travel is required up to 20% of the time.
• Incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for duration of employment.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes; 1) Assisting in planning and reviewing all elements of Test and Evaluation to include integrated functional areas such as safety, logistics, acquisition management, planning, documentation, and execution. 2) Providing and coordinating assistance for operational support, training, and/or planning missions. 3) Independently conducting analysis and research of special projects. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementManages and Organizes InformationPlanning and Evaluating 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-11).

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-W0HCAA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk