PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STRL Mission Support to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Is with US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD SOLDIER CENTER SOLDIER PROTECTION DIRECTORATE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT DIVISION SOLDIER PROTECTION & INDIV EQUIP TEAM. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. May be required to travel in a Temporary Duty (TDY) status 25% of the time. Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 Term Appointment One year trial/probationary period may be required. Secret Security Clearance This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11/DE-02 which includes: 1) Developing policies, procedures, and plans that result in unique products that provide tools or resources for broad application. 2) Interpreting regulations and laws to develop implementation strategies. 3) Applying independent judgment in making compromises to satisfy complex requirements. And 4) Developing new policies, approaches or techniques that impact beyond the scope of the organization. This position is in the DE-03 pay band that is equivalent to the GS-12 step 1 to GS-13 step 10 level. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 51 - General Admin position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition depending on the needs of management and as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent. This is a flexible/renewable term appointment can be indefinitely extended in up to 6-year increments. Can be converted to permanent based on the needs of the organization and if certain conditions are met. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.