OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Your tasks

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the AMCTES Operational Test and Evaluation Program Manager for the operational testing of the Department of Defense major weapons systems programs. Leads, plans, coordinates, executes, and reports on operational test activities during the design, development, production, and fielding of new and/or modified DoD weapon systems. Duties Serves as an Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Test Director for Air Mobility Command assigned weapon systems and subsystems. Designs, develops, and directs the operational test plan for assigned ACAT I, II, or DoD oversight major weapons systems programs. Responsible for the final report that will be submitted to Director, Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation to support a fielding decision or stop further development of new or modified weapon systems. Executes, chairs, and/or attends test events, integrated test planning meetings, deficiency report boards (DRB), Leadership Review Boards (LRB), Safety Review Boards (SRB), critical design reviews, and any other meetings necessary to plan and execute operational testing and evaluations (OT&E). Manages and enforces the operational test planning, reporting, and coordination program and trains test cadre on these programs.

Requirements

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, Administrative and Management Positions, series 0301. 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 level knowledge of AF, DoD, and Joint test and evaluation and acquisition principles, concepts and methodologies on issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; Extensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major test and evaluation operations such as those evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of logistical support operations; Extensive knowledge of mobility operations, aircraft ground equipment, and aerial port systems and associated equipment, to include the various command entities involved in the overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; mastery of planning, organizing, and directing teams and in negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations involving substantial agency and DoD resources; and mastery in preparing operational test and evaluation reports that will significantly affect weapon systems acquisition and modification. 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:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Joint, other Services, Air Force, foreign governmental agencies, and contractor command test and evaluation principles, concepts, policies, and methodologies to resolve program issues and provide analytical studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

1. In-depth knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and command directives and instructions concerning ground/air safety programs pertaining to the worldwide mobility mission and its relationship to the various agencies involved in acquisition and sustainment program planning and execution for military operations.

1. Knowledge sufficient to analyze and draw conclusions regarding test results and write technical reports appropriate for senior AF, DoD, and joint service executive and technical level reviews.

1. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the planning and assessment of operational tests for highly complex weapon systems and subsystems.

1. Skill in test planning, execution, and reporting for mobility air forces (MAF) aircraft, mission planning, maintenance, aerial delivery, Command and Control (C2), and aerial port support systems, as well as other DoD, MDA, NASA, Joint and Coalition systems. Knowledge of DoD, Air Force and MAJCOM acquisition test goals and objectives, sequence and timing of key operational events pertaining to test planning and program milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness and suitability.

1. Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoD, Joint Service, and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Ability to lead teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.

Other

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.