General Engineer/Operations Research Analyst (Interdisciplinary)
This General Engineer/Operation Research Analyst (Interdisciplinary) position is located in the Test and Evaluation Division, within the Office of Acquisition Program Management (APM), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Providing test subject matter expertise to a diverse customer base to derive Critical Operations Issue and associated criteria. Reviewing, analyzing and assessing data obtained from various testing programs and other data sources to evaluate system Effectiveness and Suitability. Preparing or contributes to the development of comprehensive technical or operational test plans, test reports, and other test related documentation and correspondence. Serving as Test Lead overseeing a portfolio of test and evaluation projects including those supporting major security technology procurement activities. Identifying and assesses relative risk of shortfalls between current test capabilities and future needs. The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (Pay Band I) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and projects or work assignments may be less complex. This position is also being announced through Government-Wide procedures under Announcement #HQ-ES-APM-20-766983-G. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Government-Wide procedures must apply to both announcements. To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), an applicant must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Deriving and planning evaluation criteria in developing overall test methodologies; and Conducting studies to evaluate security technologies, processes, and policies; and Reviewing, analyzing and assessing data obtained from various testing programs and other data sources to evaluate system effectiveness and suitability. To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), an applicant must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Applying methods of scientific inquiry and analysis to solve technical problems related to operational test and evaluation and modeling and simulation; and Negotiating sensitive issues with officials of diverse perspectives and with different, sometimes opposing views; and Designing policies, regulations and standards to enable test and evaluation activities that are relevant, credible, and timely identified; and Ensuring design principles are adapted to specific problems for which there are no clear precedents. Note:
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following:
Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Providing test subject matter expertise to a diverse customer base to derive Critical Operations Issue and associated criteria. Reviewing, analyzing and assessing data obtained from various testing programs and other data sources to evaluate system Effectiveness and Suitability. Preparing or contributes to the development of comprehensive technical or operational test plans, test reports, and other test related documentation and correspondence. Serving as Test Lead overseeing a portfolio of test and evaluation projects including those supporting major security technology procurement activities. Identifying and assesses relative risk of shortfalls between current test capabilities and future needs. The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (Pay Band I) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and projects or work assignments may be less complex. This position is also being announced through Government-Wide procedures under Announcement #HQ-ES-APM-20-766983-G. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Government-Wide procedures must apply to both announcements. To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), an applicant must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Deriving and planning evaluation criteria in developing overall test methodologies; and Conducting studies to evaluate security technologies, processes, and policies; and Reviewing, analyzing and assessing data obtained from various testing programs and other data sources to evaluate system effectiveness and suitability. To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), an applicant must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:
Applying methods of scientific inquiry and analysis to solve technical problems related to operational test and evaluation and modeling and simulation; and Negotiating sensitive issues with officials of diverse perspectives and with different, sometimes opposing views; and Designing policies, regulations and standards to enable test and evaluation activities that are relevant, credible, and timely identified; and Ensuring design principles are adapted to specific problems for which there are no clear precedents. Note:
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following:
Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
- Department:
0801 General Engineering - Salary Range:
$83,786 to $158,435 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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