Test And Evaluation Specialist
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Master Trainer and Lead Test Officer for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E). Responsible for advising the Director of Test & Evaluation on all T&E related matters training on broad or specific T&E subjects within and outside USSOCOM and providing T&E oversight of capability requirements and materiel solutions for Special Operations Forces (SOF). Provides SME support Master Trainer functions and analyze and advise on completeness and accuracy of assigned USSOCOM T&E requirements.
Duties:
- Serves as the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Lead Test Officer and Policy Advisor for the Director Operational Test and Evaluation (J8 -O).
- Leads and Executes USSOCOM Operational Test and Evaluation Training and Process Improvement Programs as the J8-O Master Trainer. Develops maintains and updates materials for initial test officer quarterly and ad hoc training events.
- As Lead Test Officer for USSOCOM Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) designs develops and directs the developmental and operational testing requirements and oversees execution without direct supervision for assigned Acquisition Category (ACAT) I II III and/or DoD oversight major weapons systems programs.
- Provides Operational Effectiveness (OE) Suitability (OS) and Safety recommendations to the USSOCOM J8-O Director who will in turn make a Fielding and Deployment determination on behalf of the Commander USSOCOM in accordance with Title 10 Section 167 authorities.
- Ensures the core classified national information protection security disciplines are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoints to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Incumbent is required to complete Public Financial Disclosures Report pursuant to Title I of Ethics m Government Act of 1978 as amended (the Act). 5 USC App IOI Et Seq.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
- This position is designated a non-critical APDP position. The employee must meet or be capable of meeting the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DA WAI) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences meetings or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
Conditions of Employment:
- The position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the AirForce national security and public safety.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of basic laws Federal DoD Service and SOF regulations and directives related to acquisition management T&E principles and system safety as related to Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) to provide oversight of materiel requirements and solutions for SOF to analyze and advise on completeness and accuracy of assigned T&E requirements to apply detailed knowledge of current procedures policies and OT&E processes to recommend evolutionary changes to testing and evaluation philosophies using acquisition reform principles. Mastery Knowledge of SOF Capabilities Integration and Development System (SOFCIDS) and SOF Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) processes to perform T&E oversight of SOF peculiar Ground systems Maritime surface/subsurface systems mobile/fixed Communication systems Airborne manned/unmanned systems Intelligence systems and weapon systems projects and ensure compliance with all applicable laws regulations and directives. Recognized SME for T&E within SOF and serves as lead test officer. Expert knowledge of conventional forces operational T&E methods to develop non-conventional/agile testing methods to satisfy rapid acquisition requirements. Expert knowledge of general security practices and governing DoD security publications to include handling of sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) management policies. Expert in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to determine program execution effectiveness and in developing new and modified testing methods.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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:
- Mastery knowledge of acquisition management T&E principles and system safety assessments of Major DefenseAcquisition Programs (MDAP) as addressed in DoD instruction 5000.89 and USSOCOM Directive 71-5.
- Expert knowledge of SOF Requirements process to include development of Initial Capability Documents (ICDs) Capability Development Documents (CDDs) Special Operations Rapid Requirements Document (SORRD) and other SOF Accelerated Acquisition Process IAW USSOCOM Directive 71-4.
- Expert knowledge skills and experience in leading developing and documenting organization wide new and recuring personnel (test officers operational test agencies and program managers) comprehensive test and evaluation training
- Highly Skill in working with little or no supervision exercising sound judgment and standing by ones decisions.
- Skill in applying new concepts explaining approaches to unstructured problems and in developing and defining alternative test strategy courses of action.
- Ability to communicate in a very precise manner both orally and in writing.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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