179-Day Developmental (NH-03/04 (GS 13-14)), Directorate for Capabilities Integration (DCI), ATEC HQ_69229

Full TimeMD-ABERDEENHQ ATEC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineer

IT/Computer Science

Math and Statistics

Sciences (Physical/Natural)

Job Summary

About the Position: This is a 179-day developmental assignment opportunity for a high performing NH-03 OR 04 (GS13 – 14 equivalent) DA Civilian to gain experience performing the duties as a DCI Computer Scientist/Data Scientist/ORSA/Engineer, providing technical staff expertise and oversight of Command T&E Capabilities, initiatives and analysis critical to the ATEC Test and Evaluation (T&E) mission.

Who May Apply: Open to high performing NH-03 or NH-04 (GS 13-14 equivalent) DA Civilians within the ATEC Enterprise, and all APG tenant organizations.

Duration: This is a recurring developmental assignment for a period NTE 179 days. Start date o/a: 4 January 2027.

Funding: Salary and benefits will be the responsibility of the parent organization. There is no change in pay or grade for this assignment. Any overtime incurred due to developmental assignment must be coordinated between the host and parent organization supervisors in advance.

The host organization will fund any TDY incurred to and from the assignment’s duty location and during assignment based on mission requirements.

Work Schedule: The host organization will determine tour of duty and duty days. Alternate work schedules must be communicated and approved by both host and parent organization supervisors.

Telework/Remote Work: Remote option is available for employees outside of the Aberdeen Proving Ground area. The employee will be expected to be on site as needed to participate in or lead various briefings to ATEC senior leadership. Situational Telework is available on a case-by-case basis.

TDY: Intermittent: Up to 5 TDY trips are anticipated to assignment duty location and suborganizations based on mission. The host organization will fund any TDY incurred to and from the assignment’s duty location and during the assignment based on mission requirements.

Resources: IT support and facility access will be provided by the host organization. Employee will use their assigned laptop from the parent organization while on site. A MiFi will be provided if needed.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit:

(1) A short resume (maximum 2 pages)

(2) A letter of endorsement signed by the Supervisor and Commander (O6 or GS-15 equivalent and higher

(3) A statement of interest summarizing the candidate’s professional background and developmental goals

**Templates for the letter of endorsement and statement of interest can be found here: Developmental Assignment - Application Templates

Job Responsibilities

Duties for this position may include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Serves as a technical expert responsible for integrating DoD and Army technology strategies into ATEC requirements, driving standardization, innovation, and optimal resourcing across the enterprise.
  2. Develop policy, concepts, and approaches for integrating new technologies, modeling/simulation, and emerging test methodologies into Army T&E and acquisition processes.
  3. Coordinate across ATEC, DA, and DoD (CONUS/OCONUS) to establish and promulgate standardized test procedures, capabilities, and requirements.
  4. Work with subordinate organizations and resource stakeholders to develop and validate near-, mid-, and long-term T&E technology requirements.
  5. Lead studies and projects of major significance, developing plans, approaches, and innovative methods to address complex or novel technical problems.
  6. Provide authoritative, technically sound recommendations to the Commanding General, SES leadership, and higher-echelon organizations—often resulting in adoption of new concepts or solutions.
  7. Plan, organize, and direct multiple concurrent programs involving complex interdependencies across engineering and scientific domains and the full materiel lifecycle.

Job Qualification

  1. Open to high performing NH-03 or NH-04 (GS 13-14 equivalent) DA Civilians within the ATEC Enterprise.

  2. ATEC employees must have served at least 1 year with ATEC prior to application, IAW ATEC Regulation 350-1, Chapter 9-6.

  3. Candidates from the following occupational series preferred: computer scientist – 1550, data scientist – 1560, computer engineer – 0854, mechanical engineer – 0830, general engineer – 0801, electronics engineer – 0855, gen physical science – 1301, operations research – 1515, electrical engineer – 0850.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  1. Candidates will undergo an interview process before final selections are made.

  2. Applicants subject to formal disciplinary action in the last 52 weeks from the time of application will not be considered.

  3. Applicants must not have completed a developmental assignment within the past two years from the time of application.

Conditions of Employment

1. Candidates must possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance during assignment.

2. ATEC employees must meet minimum eligibility requirements to apply for a developmental assignment according to the latest guidance published on ATEC 350-01, Chapter 9, Section III, Paragraph 9-6.

3. External candidates must comply with their local policy’s eligibility requirements to apply for a developmental assignment.

4. Continued Service Agreement. Per AR 350-1, Army Civilians selected for non-Government training in excess of 40 hours, or Government training/developmental assignments in excess of 160 hours must sign a CSA in the Department of the Army before training begins. The period of service obligation will be equal to at least three times the length of the training period, at a minimum. Command or career program funding the training may require more time based on associated training costs. Calculation of the continued service obligation period will not include weekends or federal holidays. The obligation period begins on the first day following the completion of training or program of study.

The calculator and agreement will be sent after the start and end dates have been finalized. This must be signed and returned to the S1/G1 proponent managing this action prior to the start date. A copy should also be provided to the selectee’s supervisor.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-developmental-assignments@army.mil