Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As a General Engineer at the NH-0801-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Development of policies and guidance for the organization, operations and management of the division.
• Assignments and delegation of responsibility.
• Organization of sections for functional structure and technical effectiveness.
• Plans, directs, and controls broad aspects of the development and maintenance of policies and criteria by which MDA acquires/supports its Quality, Mission Assurance, and Assurance Integration Program.
• Necessitates constant interface with the Services, the Service higher headquarters, OSD, other federal officials, community and private sector individuals.
• Ensures lessons learned are transmitted to the field to MDA's Quality, Mission Assurance, and Assurance Integration programs conform with and are fully integrated to support Missile Defense System testing.
• Represents MDAQS on field visits to various Services, Commands, and Program Offices to assist in the planning, development, acquisition, and execution of the quality, mission assurance, and assurance integration programs and processes.
• Serves as a technical consultant on policy issues affecting program quality, manufacturing mission assurance, and assurance integration.
• Insures that functions and operations are performed uniformly, economically, and in accordance with MDA policies and procedures.
• Represents MDA at various industry forums or other outside activities as required.
• Previews correspondence of the organization for technical proficiency and compliance with the directives and guidance involving important policy, including the review of many varied special projects initiated and controlled through the organization.
• The physical demands of the work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as traverse (up and down) ladders, occasional moderate/heavy lifting, must not have abnormal anxiety to temporarily work in confined spaces, and walking/standing for long periods of time. The work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. The work environment involves risks with a variety of potentially dangerous situation that require safety precautions that must be followed. Must be able to work around chemicals, solvents, dust and particulates that may be encountered inside/outside any of these manufacturing test facilities without the need of a respirator

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible.
• This is a drug testing designated position
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Engineering and Technical Management.
• Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position
• Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH -04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Experience designing complex mechanical or electrical aerospace assemblies.
• Experience manufacturing/testing complex mechanical or electrical aerospace assemblies.
• Experience auditing processes associated with the manufacturing/testing of complex mechanical or electrical aerospace assemblies.,

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.