Army Futures Command is Hiring a Program Analyst (Process Improvement) Near Rock Island, IL
SummaryThe U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center (AC) serves as the Army's technology leader for armament systems. DEVCOM AC ensures dominance of Army capabilities by researching, developing, integrating and delivering technology-enabled armament solutions to our Warfighters. Armaments Center has a long tradition as the primary research and development center for new and existing armament systems which are in use by U.S. service members around the world.
DutiesResponsible for the Process Optimization and implementation of complex program and projects.Plans and accomplishes studies of organization, technical and administrative type processes to improve productivity through application of process optimization methodologies.Skill in quality, system engineering and configuration management is applied towards continuously improving the effectiveness of the Armament, Research, Development and Engineering Center, a multi-mission engineering center.Represents Army Futures Command (AFC) elements at conferences and meetings held on post or externally.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Please note: Pay Band DE-02 is equivalent to a GS-05 through GS-11 General Experience: Three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, which includes: 1) Experience developing a SharePoint system design to include (Web parts, application parts, publishing forms and Workflow); 2) experience with PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to brief workforce; 3) experience developing configuration management plans, processes, and procedures; AND 4) knowledge or experience with Lean Six Sigma tools to solve problems related to armaments or weapons. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-01 (GS-4)). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages. ADMINISTRATIVE CAREERS WITH AMERICA (ACWA) This series is covered under the Administrative Careers With America (ACWA) examining program. You must meet the qualification requirements for the position and take and pass the ACWA assessment. The ACWA Program for entry-level hiring is at the GS-05 or GS-07 grade levels. This is a developmental position in the Pay Band DE-02 which is equivalent to a GS-05 through GS-11; you will be placed at the low end of the band and will be non-competitive advanced within the band until you meet the equivalent of a GS-11. You will serve in an entry level, developmental capacity to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. You will have non-competitive advancement potential to the equivalency of a GS-11 when all work can be performed at that level and all other requirements are met.
EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Additional InformationMale 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. Three year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 15 Quality and Reliability position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Futures Command (AFC) mission is to develop how future Army organizations will fight with new technology and ensure rapid delivery of warfighting capabilities. Futures Command will lead the Army's force modernization efforts by determining its strategic direction and maintaining accountability for modernization solutions. The Army's modernization strategy has one focus: make Soldiers and units more lethal to win our Nation's wars, then come home safely. This new four-star command will complement the Army's other three Major Commands, and AFC looking for innovative individuals to work in a high-paced environment to support the future of the Army. This position is part of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) Demo Project. DEVCOM AC is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Management Demo Projection. The DE-02 pay band is equivalent to the GS-05 steps 1-10 through GS-11 steps 1-10 levels. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Mission Support to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
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