Plans, manages, and coordinates various engineering development programs and projects which involve continuous system modifications, evaluation of numerous system requirements, and analyzing factors affecting system performance. Coordinates all DRPM AAA efforts relative to the development of armor and reducing system vulnerability. Provides technical guidance to and monitors the work performance of Government support organizations, the prime contractor, and support contractors. Serves as liaison and corresponds with DoD, Department of Navy and Marine Corps organizations and contractors. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of KSAs. 1. Demonstrated working knowledge of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes of ground combat vehicle survivability design, development, testing, modeling and simulation, and analysis, in particular, armor development and vulnerability assessments. Knowledge of ground combat vehicle Survivability disciplines including Ballistic Protection and Vulnerability Assessments. Expert knowledge of Survivability testing techniques particularly Armor testing and Live Fire Testing. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities involved in working in a program office during the execution and management of an ACAT1 program.