Summary
The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO
Duties
This position is part of the Department of Defense. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a general engineer and team lead responsible for planning, programming, and developing facility and infrastructure requirements for deployment and integration of Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS) elements and functions at new and/or existing Missile Defense Agency (MDA) sites worldwide to support operations and testing. As a General Engineer at the NH-0801-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the lead facilities engineer, representing the Director of Facilities Engineering. Provides expert support and coordination to elements, project, and program offices for all assigned facilities and infrastructure matters. Conducts facility reviews, delivering information briefings, and developing acquisition strategies for the MDA Facilities Engineering Life Cycle. Manages Facilities Military Construction (MILCON) projects. This involves participating in the design and solicitation process, providing contract oversight, and leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) managing weapon system prime design and construction activities. this role requires establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the Department of Defense's Design/Constructions Agents (NAVFAC/USACE) to develop, coordinate, review, and implement all aspects of facility acquisition plans supporting the construction of approximately $1 billion in Military Construction (MILCON) Communicates the agency's position during design reviews and construction solicitation processes, overseeing MILCON and Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) facility requirements, identifying and resolving construction challenges, considering evolving standards, funding, and schedules. Develops detailed cost data, including engineering estimates for construction and alternative analyses, to ensure projects stay within budget and meet Agency timelines. Reviews, design criteria, programming documents, cost estimates, engineering calculations, engineering studies, schedules, and designs for construction activities. Ensures facility products align with program goals and objectives, and oversees the quality assessment process. Analyzes and translates Missile Defense System (MDS) strategic concepts and deployment requirements into specific aspects of the facility life cycle (Design, constructions, operations, and sustainment) for capability deployments. Provides subject matter expertise on all aspects of facility acquisition and sustainment to staff and functional support to element/program/project offices within MDA, supporting planning and deployment activities. Leads and directs a team of facility engineering professionals, including contractors, government stakeholders, and IPT members, to ensure appropriate facility engineering support across MDA's enterprise-wide facilities and infrastructure. Ensures recommendations for improved program resource application for integrating MDS facilities, design, construction, site planning, and construction oversight activities are implemented efficiently and within budgetary constraints. Applies professional knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques, along with a general understanding of disciplines such as civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, topographical, geotechnical, environments, and material sciences. Collects and analyses data to determine funding requirements and contractor limitations and tasking. Oversees the quality assurance assessment process related to MILCON. Other duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. Appointment of Department of Defense Spouses (NonComp Civ Sp): Are you the spouse of a current Department of Defense, Department of State, or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty? Supporting Documentation: You are required to submit proof of marriage AND permanent change of station (PCS) orders: spouse's PCS orders (showing you as a dependent) and/or copy of marriage certificate. If you are a current or previous Federal employee, please include your most recent SF-50