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 serve as a professional project manager employing engineering or operations research analyst experience at Eglin AFB FL.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, All Professional Engineering Positions located here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, All Professional Engineering Positions located here. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet one of the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications (If you are using education to qualify, failure to submit the required documentation will result in you being rated ineligible. See sections on "College Transcripts" and "Foreign Education" below for required documentation.): To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 includes providing test management mentoring expertise to other members of the squadron. Knowledge of major test and evaluation program which include developmental tests, engineering and evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint test evaluation programs pertaining to air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons, and aircraft fire control and avionics integration tests. Applies knowledge of the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, principals and techniques, and practices of engineering. Provide testing advice and recommendations to less experienced engineers and test personnel. Resolve unique or complex/controversial problems, conditions, or issues. Support the acquisitoin, development or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or suport equipment while managing cost, schedule and performance. 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: 5+ years' experience in project or program management Weapons and aircraft test integration experience highly desired. Bomber aircraft experience (B-1, B-2, B-52) highly desired. Multi-functional Team coordination Lead team in cost / schedule / performance constraints. Review/approve engineering rationale produced by the team. Interface with acquisition professionals and aircraft operators regarding test operations. Resource management Estimate labor and duration for engineering efforts. Track engineering effort progress toward competition. Resource assignment and scheduling Plan/execute test support activities as needed. Participate in process improvement initiatives. Assist Branch Chief / Division Chief in annual budget development. 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: 1. Knowledge of professional aerospace engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles and concepts to project development and execution. 2. Knowledge of air-vehicles, ground systems and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles and systems. 3. Knowledge of other engineering disciplines and standard acquisition regulations, practices and procedures. 4. Ability to analyze data and establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics. 5. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia and other agencies. 6. Ability to use computer applications in support of planning, designing, analysis and reporting. 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.
Performs and oversees multidisciplinary professional engineering or technical analysis work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines. Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing/fabrication, program control, configuration/data management, test and logistics. Presents briefings and develops technical reports to document progress and results. Applies emerging technology and business practices to develop and implement a course of action, validate and direct resources and integrate logistics and/or acquisition functions to implement plans.