About the Position: The incumbent serves as the Chief, Engineering Directorate for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Enterprise Information Technology (G-6). As a recognized expert in the field of IM/IT, supervises subordinates in reviewing all major MACOM/DRU IT projects, technical plans, testing and evaluation, as well as managing the USACE Radio Frequency Program and the Telecommunications Systems Engineering/Designs. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation, DHA 5 U.S.C. 9905

Duties

Provides guidance, direction and leadership for engineering initiatives and overall management, control, coordination, and execution of the Directorate’s programs. Responsible for guidance, direction and leadership on management of resources, processes, and information pertaining to the Engineering and Architecture program area. Coordinates all designs with appropriate Division or Office including HQ USACE, DA, DoD and Tracks all G-6 projects and initiatives. Provides technical oversight of projects being executed in the organization. Ensures a comprehensive approach in Architecture changes by ensuring that the IT designs follow standard industry and Corps of Engineers design principles. Develops System Architecture and design documentation for CorpsNet. Using expert knowledge on the DODAF, manages and maintains the USACE IT Architecture. Develops and provides Problem Management Services for G-6 ensuring pervasive customer problems are prioritized and promptly addressed. Manages the comprehensive evaluation and testing (for compliance, performance, integration, and technical soundness) of proposed infrastructure changes to support data delivery within the requirements (including security) of the G-6 program. Supports Change Management by providing design review services and minimizing the impact of change-related issues on current IM/IT systems. Manages the G-6 Telecommunications Systems Engineering/Designs to acquire innovative, secure, customer-focused, cost-effective enterprise IM/IT support services by applying industry best business practices in addressing USACE mission requirements. Develops and provides systems for estimating project scope and cost on various projects throughout G-6.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties in this position meet the security sensitivity definition of SPECIAL SENSITIVE (SS) NATIONAL SECURITY RISK and require a Top Secret SCI Security Clearance.
• This position requires approximately 50% temporary out of area travel, primarily within CONUS.
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime.
• Testing Designated Position (DTP) - this position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CIVILIAN DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGAM.
• INCUMBENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DA FORM 5019-R, "CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED AS CRITICAL UNDER THE DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM," OR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU).
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.

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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible 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 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as:1) Directing multiple IM/IT projects and programs involving complex technical issues related to personnel and financial resources AND 2) Developing short and long term IM/IT technical architecture, strategic planning and budget resource requirements AND 3) Applying IM/IT policies, procedures and regulations to establish compliant IM/IT system requirements AND All experience areas shall additionally demonstrate each of the following competencies: 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Oral Communication, and 4) Problem Solving.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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).

Contacts

• Address RA-W6KDAA US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS G-6 DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk