About the Position: This Military Test Plans Analyst position is located at the US Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC), Operational Test Command (OTC), Mission Command and Test Directorate. OTC has the mission to conduct realistic operational testing in the critical areas of equipment, doctrine, force design and training. The command conducts the operational tests, required by Public Law that provides significant data to Army decision makers on key Army systems and concepts.

Duties

Works with assigned Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to develop the data management plan and overall quality control plan for test data for each test. Applies knowledge of systems, equipment, materiel, concepts, and doctrine in his or her area of expertise, such as Combat Service Support; Mobility and Survivability; Maneuver; Communications, Command, and Control; and/or Information Systems. Conducts background research to determine testability of critical operational issues and criteria, and develops test or other event concept in support of the requirements for the program. Writes test methodologies for overall test design and for specific issue, criterion, and measure of performance requirements. Researches and writes background material for systems concepts being tested. Ensures training of test team members in test design and data collection, reduction, and quality control techniques, as needed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This position may require possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or DoD licenses required for the type of vehicle driven. May be required to operate military vehicles (1/2 ton or less) at test sites.
• The work of this position may involve situations requiring special safety precautions and/or personal protective equipment such as masks or respirators.
• Duties may require the employee to stand for long periods, walk over rough, uneven, or rocky terrain, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lie on the ground outdoors.
• Duties may also require climbing into or onto such vehicles and equipment as tanks, armored personnel carriers, or helicopters, and therefore require mobility, agility, and dexterity.
• May be required to work in a field environment while conducting operational tests. This will expose the employee to dusty, noisy, excessively hot or cold, and otherwise extreme environments.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Test and Evaluation Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 40% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary 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 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 ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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) Performing research or quality control on tests or assessments; 2) Using data collection systems or automated test management systems; and 3) Reporting findings or developing documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02 or GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsManages and Organizes InformationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W469AA USA OPERATIONAL TEST COMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk