About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Programs Office, in Vicksburg, MS. This position can be filled in alternate duty stations at Hanover, New Hampshire, Alexandria, VA or Champaign, IL.

Duties

Serves as an ERDC-level program officer for research. Establishes and implements a corporate approach to technical program formulation, analysis, review and documentation for ERDC 6.1 military direct portfolio. Leads the annual basic research solicitation and selection process in direct support of the ERDC Research and Development Areas Assists ERDC technical directors in ensuring that through planning and programming, the military direct programs are aligned to USACE and Army objectives. Tracks technical program execution and performance to ensure research programs are executing to plan. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. Analyzes direct and reimbursable programs to identify linkages within the corporate portfolio that can be leveraged for future opportunities. Provides leadership and direction in the preparation of ERDC-level responses to data calls and other actions concerning the military research programs. Performs a wide range of other duties in support of the Chief, Programs Office.

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 top security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program and is subject to pre-employment and random Drug Testing.

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 Basic Education Requirements For the 0101 Series: Social Science Series 0101 (opm.gov) For the 0150 Series: Geography Series 0150 (opm.gov) For the 0401 Series: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm.gov) For 0801Series: General Engineering Series 0801 (opm.gov) For the 0808 Series: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) For the 0810, 0830, 0850, 0854, and 0893 Series: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) For the 1301 Series: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) For the 1320 Series: Chemistry Series, 1320 (opm.gov) For the 1520 Series: Mathematics Series 1520 (opm.gov) For the 1550 Series: Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov) Transcripts must be submitted with your application. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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. To qualify at the DB-05 (GS-15) grade level in addition to the Basic Education requirement you must also have one year of Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience as a research action officer supporting senior leader decision making using effective problem solving and time management techniques and oral and written communication skills; Managing customer focused Research and Development projects; Army Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process; Develop and present spreadsheets, briefings, written documents and financial spreadsheets to high level officials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DB-04 (GS-12-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Decision MakingOral CommunicationResearchTechnology Application 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-14). This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-05 (equivalent to GS-15) grade level. In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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 RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk