ACQUISITION TEST MANAGER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command • Hanscom AFB, MA • 4h ago

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief Developmental Tester (CDT) for C3BM. Incumbent acts as the primary interface with senior management and the Directorate Commander concerning T&E issues. Responsibilities Serves as the Directorate technical authority for test and evaluation. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities, ensuring that Test and Evaluation (T & E) complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Serves as the expert for current and proposed T&E guidance. Represents the organization and higher management echelons, and provides status information on assigned T&E projects/programs, as required, in high level meetings and discussions with senior government officials, both within and outside the Air Force and the DoD. Prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies to the program director and /or other management officials. 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-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in applying expert knowledge of systems acquisition, program management, and weapon systems processes to serve as a technical authority directing test and evaluation (T&E) activities in compliance with legal, safety, and security regulations. Experience also includes planning, organizing, and adjusting resources for research, development, and support of subsystems; preparing and defending staff studies; and establishing effective working relationships with senior DoD and Air Force officials to represent the organization in high-level briefings. 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. 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: Expert knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire weapon system acquisition process, from both managerial and technical perspectives; thorough working knowledge of the disciplines involved, including contracting, financial management, logistics, configuration and data management, etc. Knowledge of the missions, functions, organizational structures, operations and roles of DoD, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. Knowledge of safety and security regulation, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and manage aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of the organization to meet requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, within and outside the immediate work unit. 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 Additional Information This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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