About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) This position is being filled as an Interdisciplinary DB-5 (GS-15).

Duties

The Portfolio Lead (PL) for Operational Energy-Innovation (OE-I) provides support on all aspects of operational energy strategy, policy, and oversight within the assigned Powering the Force portfolio. Supports the Operational Science and Engineering Technical Director (OSE-TD) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Resilience and Optimization (DASD (ER and O)), OE-I Director. Develops, plans, and executes a broad program of multidisciplinary research and development, and providing technical support and technology transfer that develops innovative and holistic capabilities addressing the Powering the Force Portfolio. Provides a bridge to the Warfighter for science and technology teams to ensure projects transition to the Services and Joint Forces for the soldiers, airmen, and sailors that need them. Improves the energy security of military missions through innovations that save lives, lower costs, increase resilience, and strengthen warfighting capabilities while lowering carbon emissions. Operates at the senior DOD level and has expertise across Policy, Oversight, Lifecycle Programmatic Execution, Strategic Engagement, and Strategy. Frequently engages with DOD organizations and stakeholders at all levels, including: FFRDCs, universities, commercial entities, DOD leadership, and Legislative and Executive branch representatives. Conceives, develops and markets transformational solutions based in operational energy to support ERDC and DASD efforts. Research and development domains include but are not limited to energy sources, power generation and energy conversion, controls and power management, energy storage, and energy distribution. Engages in technology readiness levels from basic research to test, launch, and operations, and manages technology development, transition, adoption, and integration.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 75% of the time.
• One year trial period may be required.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Basic Education Requirement for 0801, 0810, 0830 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Education Requirement for 0808 Series: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) Basic Education Requirement for 1301 Series: General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) Basic Education Requirement for 1310 Series: Physics Series 1310 (opm.gov) Basic Education Requirement for 1515 Series: Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov) Basic Education Requirement for 1550 Series: Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Possessing experience in portfolio management; Developing and executing research & development and technology infusion programs that identify needs; Developing technologies; Adapting with dynamic nature of innovation and national security; Utilizing knowledge and experience pertaining to the areas of operational energy systems planning, assessment, design, construction, revitalization, sustainment, and disposal. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. (DB-04 or GS-14) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Creativity and InnovationInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementStrategic Thinking This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-5 (equivalent to GS-15). 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. 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 DB-4 (GS-15). 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