About the Position: The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. Position is located in Warren, Michigan, which is a core city of Metro Detroit.

Duties

Serves as Associate Director with delegated authority and responsibility for leadership, oversight, mentoring and management of various product and/or service teams engaged in research, development and/or engineering (RDandE). Participates in strategic planning for area of responsibility and implements assigned strategic objectives. Assigns, oversees and reviews the work of the teams, resolving technical or operating problems. Oversees budgets managed and executed by teams. Serves as a vital link between the teams, customers, GVSC Executive Committee and PEO/PM. Represents GVSC and the Command at high level conferences and meetings with representatives of PEOs, PMs, DA and DoD and private industry on matters pertaining to area of responsibility.

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 requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 20% of the time away from your permanent duty station.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically granted a position waiver by the Director of Acquisition Career Management or the Army Acquisition Executive the following requirements are mandated.
• Selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a Three-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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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: To qualify applicant must also meet the one year of specialized experience in any of the following for the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) Manage various product and/or service teams engaged in research, development and/or engineering (RD&E). 2.) Serve as a liaison between internal and external agencies. 3.) Process a variety of system disciplines to include systems engineering, product assurance, propulsion, track and suspension, simulation, software, electronics, survivability, prototyping, vehicle configuration, etc. 4.) Manage procedures and practices in accordance with DOD acquisition and life cycle management policies, procedures, and practices. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipProject ManagementTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication 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 this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FN-W4GHAA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD DO NOT MAIL Warren, MI 48397 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]