Technical Specialist II

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing contract related tasks while directly supporting in the areas of test planning and execution to include, but not limited to, coordinating, updating, and mitigating schedules which may conflict for the testing of varieties of components at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The technical specialist must be able to conduct research, development, and plan for future task operations that are being supported. The individual must be capable of working on multiple projects as part of a team/lead or work individually with general guidance on job related or job specific tasks as required. May act in supervisory role, based on operational support requirements. Individuals must also be proficient, knowledgeable, and capable of accomplishing tasks using computer applications.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Maintain master schedule for Army developmental test projects
• Create and modify the schedule, detailing each sequence of work that should be done at a particular time
• Record the effects of work being performed on time and not performed on time
• Maintain progress of projects and prepare regular updates
• Coordinate with management and test officer to find solutions to scheduling issues
• Responsible for preparing and issuing proposed and provisional schedule
• Coordinate with relevant project team members to ensure the completion of proper planning before a project is started
• Assist project managers in generating schedules for immediate implementation
• Monitor the schedule’s impact on the master schedule
• Assess scheduling problems and determine the cause and find solutions to such problems
• Provide relevant information regarding the content, changes or presentation of schedules
• De-conflict varying tests to determine priority
• Maintain a scheduling system for projects in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, or policies
• Develops schedules using standard project scheduling tools
• Evaluates project schedule data quality issues or compliance with established standards
• Coordinate multiple projects as primary point of contact to keep management abreast of project progress
• Assist with user application training of project management systems or scheduling techniques

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education – Associates’ Degree
• Experience – 2 years’ relevant work experience.
• Skills – Must have excellent computer skills; must know MS Office Software Suite
• Knowledge – should be familiar with the developmental test environment.
• Clearance – must have DoD secret security clearance.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

One year of specialized experience which includes 2 out of 3 of the following: 1) Utilizing appropriate scheduling techniques to manage projects; OR 2) Reviewing data in data tracking systems to recognize potential conflicts; OR 3) Operating project management systems to manage scheduling or resources for an organization.

  (The right is reserved under provisions PL 93-638 Section (b), (f), (g), (i), 20 USD450 Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974 to give PREFERENCE AND OPPORTUNITY for employment, training, and contracts to Indians)