About the Position: This Program Manager (Tech Support) is located at U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Intelligence Electronic Warfare Test Directorate (IEWTD) with duty location of Fort Huachuca, Arizona. (merit)

Duties

Determine objectives of work to be accomplished by subordinates as Technical Support Division Chief. Provide direction for areas such as the development, integration, cost, scheduling, performance, installation, verification, checkout, and testing of the broad spectrum of technology projects, data collection systems and weapons systems under test. Resolve problems in the field to develop fundamental new concepts. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for assigned contracts to coordinate contractual issues with the contracting officers.

Requirements

• 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.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. 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 to work a variable tour work schedule based on mission requirements.
• This position requires frequent extended Temporary Duty (TDY) travel, up to 25% of the time and potentially higher based on mission requirements.
• This position requires the employee to be certified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) through the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) within a year.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Develop studies which include recommendations for improvement of test capabilities and evaluation methods; 2) Execute the preparation of the outline of test plans; AND 3) Manage the test program to ensure requirements are met. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipProblem SolvingProject ManagementWriting

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address SE-W46908 US ARMY TEST EVALUATION CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk