SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY

Fort Belvoir, Virginia


Employer: United States Army Futures Command
Industry: General Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

This job is open to

  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


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Duties

Branch Overview

The Simulation and Integration (SIB) Branch conducts applied research and development (R&D) to mature synthetic training capabilities for the Dismounted Soldier; accelerate sensor to shooter timelines; conduct rapid prototyping, integration, fielding, and field support of electro-optic infrared (EO/IR) based force protection capabilities; and provides direct, embedded technical support to Product Managers (PdM). This customer funded Branch leverages the 6.2 and 6.3 funded capabilities from across the Modeling and Simulation Division to enable PdMs, Capability Developers, Cross Functional Teams and external organizations mature and field new capabilities and technologies.

DUTIES

  • Serve as Branch Chief of the Simulation and Integration (SIB) Branch responsible for supervising, and managing the professional, technical, and administrative work of a highly skilled workforce of engineers and scientists performing simulation, integration, field support.
  • Lead and manage the vision and alignment of a technical staff performing customer funded R&D, systems development, and technical support.
  • Create, plan, and oversee simulation and integration projects and programs. Identify, shape, and communicate the goals of the Branch. Perform strategic decision-making and coordination of technical efforts with others within and outside the Branch.
  • Resource planning, prioritization, budgeting, execution and reporting to meet Army needs and deliver transitional technologies and solutions to internal partners, Army Program Managers, Cross Functional Teams, and external customers.
  • Support existing customers, identify new customers and opportunities, develop proposals, statements of work, funding agreements, and secure funding to fully fund the Branch.
  • Supervise and manage Branch duty assignments, performance assessments, training and team building to promote a productive and capable workforce. Resolve employee complaints and initiate disciplinary or performance-based actions as required.
  • The Branch Chief will report to and consistently communicate with the Division Chief and Chief Engineer/Scientist to ensure strategic alignment, coordination and execution of the Modeling and Simulation Division's mission.
  • Provide mentorship to all subordinate personnel. Identify and assist in planning for Branch training needs. Disseminate timely information to the Branch and address concerns.
  • Spend at least 25% of time carrying out supervisory responsibilities over a DB-03 and DB-04 workforce.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
  • This is an Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  • This position requires Practitioner certification in Acquisition Career Field "Engineering and Technical Management" or the incumbent must be able to obtain certification within 60 months of appointment.
  • Financial Disclosure OGE 450 is required upon entering the position and annually.
  • The employee travels more than 25% of the time in a Temporary Duty (TDY) status. He or she is subject to travel on short notice (i.e., less than 24 hours' notice).
  • This is a Critical Acquisition Position- Not Division Head
  • for Critical Acquisition Position- Incumbent must execute 3-year tenure agreement.
  • This is a Drug testing designated position and the incumbent is required to complete a drug test prior to appointment and periodically thereafter DA Form 5019.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret (SCI) security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • Supervisor probationary period for newly (promoted/selected) supervisors is one year. Existing Federal employees who are competitively selected or reassigned to a supervisory position will be required to complete a supervisory probationary period.
  • Supervisory/Managerial >= 25%


Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

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 performing ALL of the following duties: 1) Planning, resourcing, and leading engineers, scientists, engineering technicians, and support staff in the execution of complex modeling and simulation, applied research, advanced technology development, experimentation, integration, and fielding of Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EO/IR) systems; 2) Providing support to customers with EO/IR sensor modeling, simulation, and integration of sensor systems and subsystems in laboratory and field environments; 3) Developing technology roadmaps, engineering initiatives, and new programs to identify courses of action to solve technical and strategic problems to manage resources; and 4) Preparing technical correspondence and using oral communication skills to discuss complex technical issues (EO/IR; Modeling, Simulation & Integration topics) with both technical experts, and non-expert senior leaders, General Officers/Senior Executive Service (GO/SES); This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DB-03 or GS-14).

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website:

0800 series: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

1300 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/

1520 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/

1550 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

Education

***NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED even if you are a current federal employee.***

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the STRL direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • This is a Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Demonstration Project position and incorporates the GS-14 step 01 through GS-15 step 10.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Three-year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • This position is a TOP SECRET WITH SCI position. It is designated Special-Sensitive (4) Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI) or the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance/access. A Single Scope Background Investigation is required for TS/SCI access and must be completed prior to hiring and periodically thereafter.
  • This is a testing designated position. Personnel are required to sign DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program). Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR 600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9.
  • This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically granted a position waiver by the Director of Acquisition Career Management or the Army Acquisition Executive the following requirements are mandated. Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Engineering and Technical Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.


  • Benefits

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

    1. Your resume:
    • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

    2. Other supporting documents:

    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Transcripts, required

    NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.


    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:


    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  • How to Apply

    Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

    Please email your resume to:

    usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.advanced-technology-hr@army.mil

    Subject Line: SIB - Branch Chief

    RESUMES IN PDF FORMAT ARE PREFERRED with Last Name, First Name file name.

    Please also include your transcripts.

    To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

    Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

    The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/23/2024 to receive consideration.

    Agency contact information

    Army Applicant Help Desk

    Website

    https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

    Address

    FN-W4G8AA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD

    DO NOT MAIL

    Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

    US

    Next steps

    Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

    Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

    The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request


Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Transcripts, required

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:


Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

Please email your resume to:

usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.advanced-technology-hr@army.mil

Subject Line: SIB - Branch Chief

RESUMES IN PDF FORMAT ARE PREFERRED with Last Name, First Name file name.

Please also include your transcripts.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/23/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

FN-W4G8AA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD

DO NOT MAIL

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

US

Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 804425000
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Fort Belvoir


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