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In this position you will serve as Chief, Plans and Programs, responsible to the Complex Commander for development of the Program Objective Memorandums (POMs), strategic plans and measures reporting, transformation and continuous improvement, and capability-based planning for operation, sustainment, and improvement of the RDT&E ground capabilities.

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Open & closing dates

05/21/2024 to 06/01/2024
Salary

$122,198 - $186,854 per year
Pay scale & grade

NH 4
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Location

Few vacancies in the following location:
- Arnold AFB, TN
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1101 General Business And Industry
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Announcement number

AFTC-12422137-JEJ-FLYER
Control number

792084600

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

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Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
Serve as an expert on developmental Test & Evaluation (T&E) business management.
Oversees the development and management of Program Objective Memorandums (POMs) and the annual operating budget, utilizing the Capabilities Analysis and Assessment Process (CARA) for which XP is the Office of Primary Responsibility.
Oversees the installation intelligence function and organization. Ensures the T&E community receives intelligence support for test planning and execution.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required
Telework may be authorized.
Obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance
This is a designated Drug Testing Position
Subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing
Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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The selectee must meet or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
This position also requires employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. File an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training
This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official, i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the component.
The Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary, the following are statutorily mandated requirements.

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions located here.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Utilize specific knowledge and engineering management experience of T&E programs and major disciplines, including logistics, test avionics, electronic warfare, safety, performance and flying qualities, airframe systems, weapons delivery, human factors, reliability & maintainability to direct sound business analysis activities. Evaluate future resource requirements based on actual and forecast workload for test programs and the test support that will be required. Lead in the formulation and recommendation of policy, philosophies and concepts regarding the utilization of human and financial resources. Provide and ensure the National intelligence community receives engineering support for analysis of foreign capabilities

Nominees must have: Specialized experience that is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) or equivalent grade/pay band in order to be considered for this opportunity

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 in at least three of the areas of program management, engineering, business management, maintenance and logistics, as applied to the developmental T&E mission area.
Expert professional engineering/engineering management knowledge in test and evaluation practices and procedures including the use of test facilities across the Air Force and DoD.
Strong knowledge of the DoD systems acquisition process, DoD budgeting process, DoD logistics process, and the DoD procurement process.
Strong ability to plan and organize work, to coordinate with TW units, other test organizations, Air Force and DoD organizations, as well as domestic and foreign government agencies.
Strong ability to maintain good working relationships with others and provide mentoring and training to subordinates to help them foster good working relationships.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer collaboration applications.

Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree highly desired
At least five (5) years experience in aerospace Test and Evaluation desired
Strong understanding of Test and Evaluation (T&E) to achieve Level 2 T&E Certification if not already obtained
Knowledge of program management, engineering, and/or business management, as applied to the developmental T&E mission area desired

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.

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!

Paid Time-Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
Employee assistance Programs
Health and Wellness resources
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities

Incentives:

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses, if authorized, will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official
This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Telework Information:

Up to 20% telework possible (must reside in the local area)

Travel Requirements:

Up to 25% Travel possible

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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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email

AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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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.

Help

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email: AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address: EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

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

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

05/21/2024 to 06/01/2024
Salary

$122,198 - $186,854 per year
Pay scale & grade

NH 4
Location

Few vacancies in the following location:
- Arnold AFB, TN
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1101 General Business And Industry
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Announcement number

AFTC-12422137-JEJ-FLYER
Control number

792084600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/792084600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Security clearance

Drug test

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Trust determination process

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