About the Position: This Program Manager (Chief of Staff) is located at US Army Test & Evaluation Command, US Army Yuma Proving Ground Office of the Commander with duty location at YUMA, AZ

Duties

Serves as Chief of Staff as principal advisor to the Commander, Technical Director, and Command Staff. Provides expert direction, assistance, and support for all operations and activities under the authority of the Commander and relieves the Commander of detailed planning related to personnel management and command administrative actions. Coordinates a wide variety of projects and taskings, from higher authority, through the Command Staff. The CoS is responsible for developing, planning and overseeing the execution of staff functions and supervises staff coordination, direction, and assistance for all internal and external Command functions all in support of the Test, Evaluation, Training, and Support missions. Responsible to identify, develop, and recommend near, mid, and long-range administrative plans and systems. Serves as the manager to ensure front office practices and procedures are in accordance with regulation and policies. The position is critical in its support to the Command Group regarding the effectiveness with which all day-to-day operations and programs are managed and executed. Incumbent is required to assess program taskings and program status; and in doing so, utilizes analytical and managerial skills and abilities to evaluate a multitude of management, administrative, and technical initiatives under the domain of the Technical Director and staff. Ensures communication and coordination with personnel located within the Command and Higher Headquarters.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent 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 education 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 must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03401-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes; 1.) Advising senior executives on changes to policies that affect agency programs/initiatives; 2.) Overseeing the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of strategic performance and resources operations. and 3.) Executing broad program management functions developing solutions to management problems that include program planning and execution. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingLeadershipPlanning and EvaluatingStrategic Thinking 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).

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W04XAA USA YUMA PROV GND DO NOT MAIL Yuma, AZ 85365 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk