Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical direction to a team in the design, implementation and maintenance of a variety of management Test and Evaluation (T & E) management information systems and related data processing systems.

Duties

Performs a variety of technical leadership duties to assure the work of the organization is carried out. Plans, coordinates, and accomplishes assigned workload. Complies with Directives, Regulations, processes, and other Guidance. Furthers Organizational Objectives through timely and efficient formal and informal communications with stakeholders.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2-Practitioner in Test and Evaluation within 24 months of assignment.
• Work is primarily sedentary and in an office requirement. May be some walking, standing, or bending involved in activities such as inspections of installed computer equipment or when attending conferences or visiting commercial or industrial sites.
• May be required to work irregular hours, overtime, and subject to callback on an emergency basis.
• The work requires careful, responsible handling of classified information and knowledge of security regulations.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Computer Science Series located here. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirement as stated above, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expertise in advanced theories, concepts, principles, and practices of computer sciences so as to be able to serve as a technical expert to resolve difficult problems and issues, and to provide direction in the design, implementation, and maintenance of data processing systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of and skill in applying computer science methods, principles, and practices and familiarity with other engineering disciplines. 2. Knowledge of techniques, procedures, and processes such as operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications. 3. Knowledge of computer science principles and concepts such as data representation, data structures, file systems, operating systems, computer languages, software development methodologies, and network protocols. 4. Knowledge of and ability to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise in the work of the unit (such as engineering, accounting, supply, etc.), including the ability to maintain credibility with others on technical matters. 5. Knowledge of computer systems acquisition regulations, practices, procedures, security. 6. Knowledge of military and industry processes and standards for software configuration management regulations, principles, and techniques (such as CMM, CMMI, ISO, IEEE, ITIL). 7. Skilled in application of systems analysis and design methodologies to resolve complex problems. 8. Skilled in project management techniques, principles and practices. 9. Ability to plan, organize and execute complex projects meeting performance/cost/schedule requirements and to apply test and evaluation tools and techniques to enhance the development and operation of computer software and computer systems. 10. Ability to formulate programming specifications and write code for multiple software platforms (includes, but not limited to HTML, ASP, SQL, Oracle, Visual Basic, .NET, C++). 11. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions. 12. Ability to analyze work performed in accordance with DOD I USAF software development standards. 13. Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken dialogue and written formats and maintain good working relations with personnel in all disciplines and levels of knowledge; ability to work and coordinate with other engineering and non-engineering disciplines and software architects. 15. Ability to inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal acco1nplishment. Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor and challenge subordinates; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Test Center 6437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]