Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
US. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) is a Direct Reporting Unit that supports the Army's acquisition mission through superior personnel development systems and management support capabilities, enabling the most effective and efficient equipping of the Nation's forces while maintaining an internal culture of constant organizational improvement.
As a Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) Program Damage Assessment Specialist within USAASC you will work in a liaison office located within the Directorate, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)). In this position you will: Provide RDA damage assessment and cyber security policy expertise; advise senior leaders on assessments; develop and institutionalize RDA damage assessment policy; design and apply risk management approaches to discover damages to RDA programs caused by cyber intrusions and recommend solutions to mitigate the risk; and ensure all policies and procedures within the RDA damage assessment program are symbiotic with DoD policy.
This is a DoD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-II of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-05 through GS-11 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process, and expanded developmental opportunities.
This is an Expedited Hiring Authority for an Acquisition position.
This position may be extended up to 5 years.
This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.
This position may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent position after 2 years.
Moving expenses are not authorized based on a determination that it is not in the best interest of the Government.
This position may be eligible for regular and recurring Telework, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
This position requires a Level II Acquisition Certification.
This position requires a drug test.
This position may require business travel up to 10% of the time.
DUTIES:
Provide RDA damage assessment and cyber security policy expertise
Advise senior leaders on RDA damage assessments
Develop and institutionalize RDA damage assessment policy
Design and apply risk management approaches to discover damages caused by RDA and recommend solutions to mitigate the risk
Ensure all policies and procedures within the RDA damage assessment program are symbiotic with DoD policy.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Specialized experience: To Qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-03). Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of and experience with cyber damage assessment activity, policy and procedures; Knowledge of program protection concepts, cyber security information assurance and acquisition policy; and experience developing and implementing risk management strategies.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas
Knowledge of cyber damage assesment activity, policy and procedures
Ability to assess cyber damage
Knowledge of program protection concepts, cyber security information assurance and acquisition policy
Ability to develop and implement risk management strategies
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
Time in Grade Restriction: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the Next Lower grade (or equivalent).
Other Requirements:
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Business travel away from the duty station is 10 percent.
Drug test is required
This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level II in Acquisition Career Field Program Management within 24 months of entrance of duty.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the q uestionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment to include use of telework and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
If you are claiming Veterans Preference or Military Spouse preference (MSP), to verify your preference claim you MUST submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to: for MSP claims, PCS orders and marriage certificate; for verification of Veteran Preference, DD214 (which indicates character of service) SF-15, VA Letter and/or Activation/Deactivation orders.
~ If you are currently serving on active duty: A certification from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
~ If you supply a certification at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. For more information about Veteran's Preference, please click this link:
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp . Please upload veteran's documents under the appropriate category.
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