About the Position: Serves as a Project Manager with the responsibility to plan, develop, coordinate and implement processes and procedures related to projects managed within the Huntsville Center. In this position, the incumbent plans, schedules, tasks, and monitors the progress of the Product Delivery Team (PDT) in the procurement of basic contracts and serves as the single point of contact for the status of contract acquisitions. Position may be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level.

Duties

Responsible for the overall management control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement processes and procedures related to management systems for assigned projects. Coordinate the planning functions involved in assigned programs/projects, identifying, and developing ways to resolve problems and cope with issues. Collect project execution data and instruct the proper placement of this data on a database for use in estimating cost and production rates for future projects. Serve as Project point of contact with military and civilian customers. Provides status reports to leadership on projects assigned to include progress, issues and trends.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Up to 25% TDY (duty travel) may be required.
• Secret security clearance may be required.
• Position may require one year probationary period.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Qualifications for the GS-301-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting journeyman employees initiating and executing projects; determining the sequencing and timing of key project events and milestones; coordinating project activities; and finding methods to evaluate accomplishment of project milestones. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Qualifications for the GS-301-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, coordinating, evaluating and reviewing all phases of project control including the interpretation of and compliance with criteria, regulations, policies, and procedures, design authorization and directives; availability and proper application of funds; and coordination of changes and additions of assigned projects and contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 ). In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information ManagementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingProject ManagementWritten Communication GS 11: 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-09).GS-12: 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RA-W2V6AA US ARMY ENGINEER AND SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Huntsville, AL 35807 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]