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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned & operated manufacturing center located in NY.

Duties

Plans and completes special projects and assignments such as fact-finding on unusual, proposed personnel actions. Conducts studies of work processes in various organizations to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems in organization structure and/or workforce utilization. Participates in the development of plans and operating procedures relative to a variety of programs for the organization. Administers or participates in the administration of the financial and civilian personnel management programs. Performs studies related to manpower allocations and utilization, organization control and analysis, and procedures and policy. Performs organization structure, workforce staffing/utilization, and/or space utilization studies or portions of studies for procedural and relationship aspects of the organization to improve the efficiency of internal administrative operations.

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.
• For the GS-09 Level: This position has a data analytics requirement. The incumbent must meet all requirements for DATACL1i - TACOM D and A Level 1 Certification Requirement within 12 months of being placed on the position.
• For the GS-11 Level: This position has a data analytics requirement. The incumbent must meet all requirements for DATACL2C - TACOM D and A Level 2 Compiler Certification Requirement within 12 months of being placed on the position.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Note: Each grade has different qualifications, which must be met in order to be considered for that grade. Specialized Experience: For the GS-09 Level: To qualify, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Documenting, researching, and/or analyzing data for evaluation of programs and/or operations; (2) Recommending solutions to problems in an organizational setting; and (3) Utilizing various office automation software programs, tools, and/or techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as: letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) For the GS-11 Level: To qualify, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Performing organization structure, workforce staffing/utilization and/or space utilization studies to improve efficiency; (2) Planning and/or conducting management surveys or research projects; (3) Assisting in the development of plans and/or operating procedures; and (4) Utilizing various software programs, tools, and/or techniques to perform data analysis, generate reports and visualize data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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 GM-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk