- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Portfolio Manager)
- Agency
- United States Army Futures Command
- Announcement Number
- NEAG203104795558HK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 3, 2020 to Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required?
2.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
3.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
4.
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level III in the Acquisition Career Science and Technology Manager within 24 months of entrance on duty. Do you possess or are you willing to obtain Level III certification in the Science and Technology Manager Acquisition Career Field within 24 months if entrance in duty?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Interdisciplinary (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Portfolio Manager) position with Department of the Army.
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a General Engineer at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Interdisciplinary (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Portfolio Manager) at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Communicate scientific themes and concepts to senior leaders and to Congress.
5.
Collaborate with scientific personnel of other laboratories, individual and collective science and technology advisory personnel.
6.
Establish and maintain key partnerships to reduce duplication of effort with industry and other government agencies.
7.
Develop the technical objectives and/or sequence of actions needed to complete the study or projects.
8.
Provide technical system and integration data in support of interoperability initiatives.
9.
Plan and manage an annual technical program review for direct elements.
10.
Identify problems and propose solutions and manage multiple tasks within short deadlines.
11.
Plan and make decisions based on adherence to overall program objectives, precedents, and terms.
12.
Resolve conflicts and obstacles and determines when sufficient data has been acquired to finalize study.
13.
Recommend modifications/enhancements to overall program goals, objectives, and schedules to the Director.
14.
Analyze relative costs and benefits of alternative program plans.
15.
Recommend allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to program managers.
16.
Provide guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition.
17.
Review progress and technical reports on working projects.
18.
Make decisions as to the suitability and feasibility of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence proposals and research projects.
19.
Provide authoritative decisions that have significant impact on an organizations Robotics and Artificial Intelligence programs, requirements, and systems.
20.
Make Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven decisions involving optionally-manned and unmanned systems, ensuring factors such as resilience, robustness, and secureness of technologies are taken into consideration during the development and employment of such systems.
21.
Oversee the Artificial Intelligence (AI) related science and technology efforts to ensure effective and efficient integration into the organizations Robotics and AI programs, systems, and initiatives.
22.
Provide Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Level (TRL/MRL) assessments and Integration Feasibility recommendations at all stages of product design.
23.
Review progress and technical reports in order to make time-sensitive decisions involving Robotics and Artificial Intelligence working projects and whether or not the project warrants continued support in relation to other possible approaches or requirements.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.