Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The incumbent will serve as Project Manager working for the U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command; Science & Technology Program Office within the Transportation Engineering Agency to apply new technology projects aimed at streamlining and/or improving mission effectiveness within the Command.

Duties

Designs and/or execute special technology insertion feasibility studies aimed at establishing productivity improvement for the transportation mission. Direct the development of overall plans, criteria and programming specifications. Oversee the collection, study and analysis of requirements ensuring mission and operation of Command is successful. Responsible for managing the design, development, testing, training, implementation, and enhancement of a product. Ensure product Research and Development (R and D) proposals allow for sufficient interoperability with existing or future SDDC/U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) systems. Develop prioritization, schedules, and resource allocations of proposed products. Serve as the functional and technical manager responsible for planning and directing work of command staff elements and contractor personnel. Serve as project Contracting Officer’s Representative. Maintain contact with contracting offices during the formulation and execution of product and service contracts. Prepare written reports and gives presentations/briefings to the Commanding General and other high-ranking officials from both within and outside the Command.

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.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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 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.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 which includes: (1) Conducting comprehensive transportation data analysis; (2) Utilizing statistical methods and modeling techniques to evaluate trends and forecast future patterns; (3) Leading and/or coordinate projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with organizational goals; (4) Designing and executing project plans to ensure efficient resource allocation; (5) and preparing and presenting detailed reports, findings, and recommendations to management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-12. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsData ManagementProblem SolvingProject Management 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).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-13, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address GT-W0ZAAA MSDDC TRANS ENGINEERING AGENCY DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk