About the Position: This position will be filled at a DB-06 (Above GS15) in the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program in the Information Technology Laboratory as any of the below series: General Engineer, 0801 Physicist, 1310 Chemist, 1320 Mathematician, 1520 Computer Scientist, 1550

Duties

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in conducting Research and Development using High Performance Computing (HPC) resources. The HPCMP oversees, directs, conducts and sponsors research and development in 12 computational technology areas including: Structural Mechanics; Fluid Dynamics; Chemistry, Biology and Material Science; Electromagnetics and Acoustics; Climate, Weather and Ocean Modeling and Simulation; Signal and Image Processing; Forces Modeling and Simulation; Electronics, Networking and Systems; Environmental Quality Modeling and Simulation; Integrated Modeling and Test Environments; Space and Astrophysical Sciences; and Data and Decision Analytics. Conduct and direct highly advanced and/or unprecedented scientific research and/or technical research and development programs. Provide guidance and recommendations to top level administrative and technical management leaders within ITL, ERDC, USACE, Army and DoD in all aspects of federal HPC strategic development, research and development, program management and execution. Establish funding requirements, develop budget estimates and formulate and execute programs and projects essential in executing long-term research and development activities. Establish funding requirements, develop budget estimates and formulate and execute programs and projects essential in executing long-term research and development activities. Working understanding of DoD budgeting, contract management and execution, as well as resource management needed to successful manage the program. The incumbent will develop, implement, and socialize comprehensive strategies required to attain program goals to meet DoD Service’s mission critical objectives through HPC applications. Establish funding requirements, develop budget estimates, and formulate programs and projects essential in executing long-term research and development activities. Execute complex, high-visibility, multimillion dollar HPC projects while ensuring their completion is on schedule and within budget. Lead planning necessary to determine necessary future HPC resource requirements. Influence strategic direction and acquisition strategy for hardware, software, and communications infrastructure essential to effectively execute and support the HPCMP’s long-range HPC objectives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year supervisory probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirement.

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)Domestic 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.) 13473ReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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: One year of specialized experience which includes supervised, developed and executed multi-organizational high performance computational research in one or more of the following areas: structural mechanics; fluid dynamics; chemistry, biology and material science; electromagnetics and acoustics; climate, weather and ocean modeling and simulation; signal and image processing; forces modeling and simulation; electronics, networking and systems; environmental quality modeling and simulation; integrated modeling and test environments; space and astrophysical sciences; data and decision analytics. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DB-05 (GS-15). 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. In addition to meeting the specialized experience above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the basic education requirements listed below: For the 0801Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf For the 1310 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ For the 1320 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ For the 1520 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ For the 1550 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Creative ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingResearch and Data Analysis 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-15). This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies six months from the closing date. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-XXXX-06 (equivalent to above the GS-15). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol.63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, and employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating is 2.5.

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