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: Provide responsive, cost-effective and compliant contracting solutions in support of Army Readiness, modernization, and soldier lethality..

Duties

Provides advice and guidance to team members. Develops information, techniques, and methodologies to insert critical network system mechanisms at any stage of the planning, development, acquisition, and fielding of information systems. Interfaces and coordinates directly with network users utilizing the latest Cisco routers and prototype software such as custom-queuing and compression. Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for systems operating. Defines operating criteria, monitors installation, and performs testing to determine the quality and efficiency of communications equipment and software. Reviews network specifications and operational capabilities of the respective equipment and systems to ensure mission requirements are met. Attends meetings and conferences to exchange information and advice on the latest technology, applications, and developments in the field.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Special Sensitive, Top Secret with SCI security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires Drug Testing.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel away from your permanent duty station requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• The incumbent can be required to work irregular duty hours to include working nights, weekends and holidays.

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. Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): Have IT-related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the IOR requirements above, you must meet the Specialized Requirements below. Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level in the Federal service. Specialize experience is defined as 1) Advising on the operational risk of information systems throughout their lifecycle, 2) Ensuring adherence to federal, DoD, and DOA lifecycle policies and guidance; 3) Evaluating technical and nontechnical controls compliance to resolve complex and persistent challenges; 4) Managing administration of organizational IT infrastructure and 5) Coordinate the installation of new equipment and software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13) All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer ServiceInformation ManagementLeadershipTechnical Competence This is a DoD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for the demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-IV of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-14 through GS-15 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities.

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 AG-APF-W6QK4A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-APG DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk