About this role
Job SummaryThis is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
QualificationsYour resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9/11 grade level or DP-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Proven experience in flight test engineering, with a focus on systems testing, evaluation, and advanced aerospace/defense technologies; 2) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills, with the ability to address complex problems with limited data; 3) Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences; 4) Demonstrated experience in project leadership or program management, including managing schedules, costs, and deliverables; and 5) Ability to work autonomously, plan and execute assignments independently, and resolve conflicts effectively. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Major DutiesYou will conduct daily intelligence analysis on the current and growing threat state of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in both the commercial domain as well as adversary capabilities.You will be responsible for identifying critical details of test events, intelligence gaps, exposure risks and subsequently assessing risks to operational security.You will manage the operational security of the Integrated Test Team (ITT) activity.You will protect and manage the operational security of ITT activity, including developing, testing, and evaluating technologies and methodologies of ISR technologies and/or counter-ISR technologies.You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans and reports, scenarios, profiles, and procedures for integrated testing of advanced systems.You will manage test resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to ensure efficient and effective test execution.You will oversee the design, execution, data reduction, analysis, and reporting of integrated tests, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to objectives while producing usable test cards.You will report to the ITT Lead Test Engineer (LTE), project officers, and external organizations to facilitate data collection and test execution.You will interact with external organizations as well as contractor support teams and vendors to ensure effective test execution.You will prepare authoritative technical reports and briefs for interested personnel (i.e., contractors, sponsors, managers, and senior leaders) on program status, technical problems, scheduling, and costs.You will lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring the quality and accuracy of their work.You will travel as required to support flight test events, program support meetings, and inter-agency collaborations.