program manager Dugway, UT
Job description
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
POSITION: Program Manager GS-0340-13
ANNOUNCEMENT: ATEC-DPG-61371
FULLTIME/PERMENANT
OPENING DATES: 6/6/2023 – 6/20/2023
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens
SALARY: $98,496– $128,043
(Salary displayed includes pay from A GS-13 step 1 to a GS-13 Step 10)
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
WHAT IS ATEC?
ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
PLACE OF WORK:
Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for a Program Manager for the Special Programs Division on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.
The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority.
The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances will be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm. When you perform a Civilian 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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a Program Manager for the developmental and operational testing of a variety of unmanned aircraft systems. Responsibilities as a Program Manager include planning, conducting, or overseeing the execution, and generating reports of assigned tests. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the operational and developmental testing of a variety of Department of Defense, Homeland Defense, and Homeland Security unmanned aircraft programs. Applies an expert knowledge of a variety of program management tools and an extensive knowledge of test policies, procedures, and methodology to oversee and manage large programs and/or concurrent efforts. Additionally, you will serve as the liaison between the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) and the Rapid Integration and Acceptance Center (RIAC). Manage and monitor the execution of multiple RIAC Testing and Training Programs, assuring that commitments, obligations, and deliverables meet the requirements of the customer and the customer agreements. Deconflicts RIAC events with other events being executed by WDTC. Provides proposals, cost estimates, and funding expenditures tracking and reports pertaining to RIAC programs. Allocates and manages resources required to successfully meet testing and training requirements. Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, significant accomplishments, deficiencies, and areas of imbalance.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.
Specialized Experience for the GS-13: To be found qualified, your resume must reflect 1 year of specialized experience: 1. Assisting with test or training programmatic experience pertaining to proposals, cost estimates, and funding expenditure tracking. 2. Working with DoD systems and threat testing that include: Electro-Optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) sensors, laser designators, unmanned ground/aerial vehicles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), or missile systems to conduct testing activities. 3. Assist in the development of test or operations plans to include areas such as budget, manpower, test designs, and equipment needed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of experience and competency in the following areas:
Project Management
Threat testing
Unmanned Vehicles
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours 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 incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/. You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
· Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
· A one year- probationary period may be required.
· You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
· Direct deposit of pay is required.
· Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
· Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
· Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
· Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
· This position requires a pre-employment and annual physical. (Position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, physical labor, and working around equipment that generates noise, vibration, and heat.)
· Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
· Position may require incumbent to work overtime and/or work nights/weekends to support missionoperations.
· Position may require up to 15% travel (TDY).
· May require you to work overtime and/or work nights/weekends to support mission operations.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this position, please upload your resume to the following link:
https://atec.yello.co/jobs/M8Pc5KeOfsUeeHivSRO_PQ?job_board_id=zm0Yjn0EaOr11u8mjBlNoQ
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $98,496.00 - $128,043.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Work Location: In person
