Summary Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide program management for technical work and professional engineering supporting modeling and simulation systems for acquisition planning, training, and development and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) test programs. ??????? Responsibilities The APM attends or chairs meetings as required, allocate resources, build the schedule, facilitate the defining of Key Performance Parameters (KPP), develop and coordinate the project management plan, and identifies and coordinates various support requirements. Provide program management expertise to the DIADS mission. Formulate and apply appropriate project management to projects and work with engineering and leadership for electronic warfare, modeling and simulation, technical direction, test philosophy, policy, goals, objectives, and priorities to ensure validity, efficiency, and credibility in the acquisition, training, and test and evaluation of airborne systems. The APM coordinates, monitors, statuses and tracks all tasks identified for the project, including all significant contract actions, milestones, design reviews, proto-@type releases, documentation release, training, modifications/installations, audits, initial operations capabilities and final operations capability. The APM will act as a contracting officer representative (COR) for any program office contracts. COR duties will include creating assessment reports for the contract and interfacing regularly with the contracting officer (CO). The APM review lessons learned from previous similar projects; establishes an acquisition project folder, defines the objectives, deliverables, and success criteria for meeting customer requirements, and assembles the project team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in assisting with achieving, demonstrating, and maintaining the key acquisition and/or support requirements; taking and displaying personal accountability in leading, overseeing, guiding, and/or managing programs and projects within assigned areas of responsibility; possessing an operational understanding of organizational goals and priorities and fully complying with administrative policies, regulations and procedures when performing job operations; and monitoring and influencing cost parameters of work, tasks, and projects, ensuring an optimum balance between cost and value. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Ideal Candidate: Desired skills include: Experience with the PID/SOC process desired. Experience with AFTC I&M processes desired. Experience with modeling and simulation desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of program and project management concepts, principles, and techniques as applied to the capabilities development of modeling and simulation solutions for a diverse customer base. Strong ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various support organizations, and coordinate with other Air Force, DOD, and other domestic and foreign government agencies. Strong ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. Ability to understand overall project objectives and to communicate the efforts of various customer uses (e.g, developmental test, operational test, training, research and development, etc) in order to ensure projects are developed and produced that meet customer content requirements within established cost and scheduled parameters. Strong ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection. This job announcement may close at any time - apply now! This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
