About the Position: This position is located in Systems Readiness Directorate / Aeromechanics / Flying Qualities and Mass Properties

Duties

Serve as an expert in fixed wing flight performance and mass properties (fixed wing and rotary wing) and evaluate the airworthiness qualification of systems and subsystems aboard current and future Army aircraft. Oversee the review of design and detailed analysis; development of airworthiness requirements; and technical evaluations of reports and data. Oversee the analyses used to substantiate airworthiness requirements for fixed wing aircraft flight performance/mass properties (fixed wing and rotary wing). Provide expertise in leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills required to foster a healthy and positive working environment within the organization Assign, manage, and track tasks to ensure that all the technical responses are accurate, timely, and resolve any technical issues that arise

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Business travel is required approximately 25% of the time.

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 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 Statement: To qualify for the DB-04, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band (DB-03) or equivalent grade level in the Federal government. Specialized experience includes performing the following: (1) Applying expertise in fixed wing flight performance AND mass properties (fixed wing and rotary wing for program office or project, (2) Applying both the Army and commercial airworthiness process, (3) Applying experience in evaluating fixed wing flight performance and mass properties (fixed wing and rotary wing) as it pertains to new aircraft or aircraft modification, (4) Providing technical leadership to functional teams and foster on creating and maintaining a positive and productive work environment, (5) Applying strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in relation to complex aviation issues involving fixed wing flight performance and mass properties (fixed wing and rotary wing). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aerospace EngineeringEngineering and TechnologyKnowledge ManagementLeadershipTechnical Competence 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-12-14).

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 FN-W1DFAA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk