- Position Title
- Lead Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- United States Army Futures Command
- Announcement Number
- NEAC226955216273R Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 1, 2022 to Monday, August 15, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee". Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.
• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Army civilian employee?
3.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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 Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
2.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Lead Research General Engineer, Lead Research Materials Engineer, Lead Research Mechanical Engineer, Lead Research Electrical Engineer, Lead Research Computer Engineer, Lead Research Electronics Engineer, Lead Research Aerospace Engineer, Lead Research Chemical Engineer, Lead Research Physical Scientist, Lead Research Physicist, Lead Research Chemist, Lead Research Mathematician, Lead Research Computer Scientist or Lead Biomedical Engineer position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provided 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.
Please select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Research General Engineer (0801), Lead Research Materials Engineer (0806), Lead Research Mechanical Engineer (0830), Lead Research Electrical Engineer (0850), Lead Research Computer Engineer (0854), Lead Research Electronics Engineer (0855), Lead Research Aerospace Engineer (0861), Lead Research Chemical Engineer (0893), or Lead Biomedical Engineer (0858) at the DB-04 (GS-14/15 equivalency) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Please select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Research Physical Scientist (1301) at the DB-04 (GS-14/15 equivalency) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Please select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Research Physicist (1310) at the DB-04 (GS-14/15 equivalency) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
4.
Please select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Research Chemist (1320) at the DB-04 (GS-14/15 equivalency) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Please select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Research Mathematician (1520) at the DB-04 (GS-14/15 equivalency) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Please select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Research Computer Scientist (1550) at the DB-04 (GS-14/15 equivalency) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Please select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Lead Research General Engineer, Lead Research Materials Engineer, Lead Research Mechanical Engineer, Lead Research Electrical Engineer, Lead Research Computer Engineer, Lead Research Electronics Engineer, Lead Research Aerospace Engineer, Lead Research Chemical Engineer, Lead Research Physical Scientist, Lead Research Physicist, Lead Research Chemist, Lead Research Mathematician, Lead Research Computer Scientist or Lead Biomedical Engineer position at the next lower grade level of DB-03 (GS-13 or higher equivalency) for consideration at the DB-04 (GS-14/15 equivalency) grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Utilize extensive knowledge of engineering, physics and material failure mechanisms to communicate/coordinate highly complex Research and Development efforts.
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Apply comprehensive insight of engineering, physics and material failure mechanisms to identify technological challenges.
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Utilize considerable insight to develop, advocate, and obtain funding for research and development programs to meet current and future missions.
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Participate in all program reviews and recommends continuation, stoppage or changes in projects.
12.
Identify technological challenges associated with the science of Terminal Effects in order to provide the Army with the fundamental scientific and engineering capabilities to achieve desired results.
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Direct innovative research to advance the state of the art for Terminal Effects technologies.
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Oversee basic and applied research in impact physics and Terminal Effects technologies to represent the laboratory with planning development programs.
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Assist in the resolution of difficult technical problems presented by employees and/or subordinate supervisors.
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Provide broad vision and clear technical path to execute research and development needs systematically.
17.
Establish major objectives and monitors task assignments by team members to ensure compliance with objectives.
18.
Routinely sought out to serve on special task forces or committees and/or technical conferences by the Science and Technology community.
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Participate in meetings, conferences and/or symposia to coordinate objectives, identify and resolve critical problems, and present/defend program decisions.
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Foster cooperation and technology transfer between own organization and other research organizations within Government, industry and academia to improve the quality of research activities.
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Documenting the analysis of experiments for Terminal Effects programs thru technical reports and technical presentations.
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Communicate experimental and computational studies to a diverse group of scientist and technicians within and outside of the organization.
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Effectively communicate complicated instructions/guidance for other Team members to execute Terminal Effects studies.
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Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, 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. Failing to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.