Research Development Manager Jobs in Roy, UT (NOW HIRING)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief Developmental Tester (CDT) for the Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI) program for Test & Evaluation (T&E). Incumbent acts as the primary interface with senior management and the Directorate Commander concerning T&E issues.Qualifications:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating test management activities as they relate to contracting, engineering, logistics, and financial management, ensuring appropriate management procedures are followed in areas such as test planning and implementation, test conduct, resource control and reporting, supporting organization's programs in resolving technical, schedule, cost, performance, and supportability issues related to test management and workforce management, reviewing policy and regulations and interfacing with senior management in the area of test management.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Expert knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
2. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire weapon system acquisition process, from both managerial and technical perspectives; thorough working knowledge of the disciplines involved, including contracting, financial management, logistics, configuration and data management, etc.
3. Knowledge of the missions, functions, organizational structures, operations and roles of DoD, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
4. Knowledge of safety and security regulation, practices, and procedures.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and manage aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment.
6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of the organization to meet requirements and objectives within available resources.
7. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, within and outside the immediate work unit.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: OTHER