About the Position: The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), located in Warren, MI, is the Armed Forces' research and development facility for advanced technology in ground systems. DEVCOM is a major subordinate command of the US Army Futures Command (AFC). Serves as a Division Chief, providing direct technical, programmatic and managerial support to the Associate Director (AD).

Duties

Assists the Associate Director (AD) by participating in strategic planning for area of responsibility and implements assigned strategic objectives with a focus on improving operations. Recommends to the AD, the establishment/abolishment of teams to meet overall objectives. Assigns, oversees and reviews the work of assigned teams, resolving technical or operating problems. Serves as a vital link between the teams, customers, AD, CCDC GVSC Executive Committee and PEO/PM. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Interviews and selects candidates for vacant positions, and serves as the first level for resolution of disciplinary problems and grievances. Executes Management Controls for the work unit and reviews standard operating procedures and certifications.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Foundational Level 2 certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.

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 at the DE-04/GS-14/15 equivalent grade level: Your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DE-03 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-12/13) level in the Federal service which includes; Expertise in the design and development of major vehicle systems and sub-systems, and/or experience planning, directing, or coordinating combat and tactical vehicle engineering programs, projects and phases of projects. Experience working across multiple organizations, and/or experience leading projects or teams, and experience assigning, overseeing and reviewing the work of assigned teams, and resolving technical or operating problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-03 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-12/13)). This position is part of the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project. CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Management Demonstration Projection. The DE-04 pay band is equivalent to the GS-14 step 1 through GS-15 step 10 grade levels. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipProgram ManagementTechnical Competence

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