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Employees Retirement System (FERS) unless you are eligible for coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) because of previous coverage.You will be covered by a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security (FICA) and a voluntary 401-k style Thrift Saving Plan (TSP). TSP allows you to make tax deferred contributions and receive matching agency funds for part of it. For more information on retirement benefits see: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.aspxFor additional information on TSP, see: http://www.tsp.gov/.Leave hours are earned as follows:  a. Sick Leave - 4 hours per pay period. For additional information seehttp://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/html/sicklv.htm. b. Annual Leave - 4 hours per pay period, if less than 3 years of service·6 hours per pay period, if more than 3 years but less than 15 years of service·8 hours per pay period, if more than 15 years of service - see the fact sheet http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/html/ANNUAL.HTM.You will be paid for federal holidays that f

be submitted at any time.Referral lists will be issued as job opportunities occur.This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions at various locations throughout the Huntington District.  Duty station locations include:Ohio:  Willow Island Lock & Dam @ Newport; Belleville Lock & Dam @ Reedsville; CPT Anthony Meldahl @ Felicity.Kentucky:  Greenup Lock & Dam @ Greenup.West Virginia:  Racine Lock & Dam @ Letart; Robert C. Byrd Lock & Dam @ Gallipolis Ferry; London Lock & Dam @ London; Marmet Lock & Dam @ Belle; Winfield Lock & Dam @ Red House.KEY REQUIREMENTS:Must be current career or career-conditional Army employee.Additional Duty Location Info:Many vacancies - Greenup, KY; Many vacancies - Felicity, OH; Many vacancies - Newport, OH; Many vacancies - Reedsville, OH; Many vacancies - Belle, WV; Many vacancies - Gallipolis Ferry, WV; Many vacancies - Letart, WV; Many vacancies - London, WV; Many vacancies - Red House, WVAs an elec

  Prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCEApplicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to Federal service at the GS-11 (or equivalent grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc.) level.Specialized experience is defined as serving as an acquisition program manager responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle.The description of your work experience in your application (OF-612, or other acceptable written format) must clearly demonstrate that you have gained and currently possess the following knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position being filled:1.  Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.2.  Knowle

stics plans and programs which include acquisition logistics, and insuring compatibility with operational plans and concepts, determining modification and maintenance requirements and developing and coordinating plans for the accomplishment of requirements.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-12)Candidates must have one or more years of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal service at the GS-11 (or equivalent pay schedule, pay band, etc.) or higher level in the Federal service in providing overall management responsibility for assigned systems and related tests, integration of equipment, procurement, installation, maintenance, identification of key logistical requirements, and the review and approval of contracts to ensure logistical adequacy prior to implementation.The description of your work experience in your application (OF-612, or other acceptable written format) must clearly demonstrate that you have gained and currently possess the following knowledge, skill, and abilitie

PA, major field of study, and 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS EDUCATION INFORMATION ON YOUR RESUME MAY RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.On your resume, also include all information regarding awards received and DAWIA certifications earned. NOTE: A onetime self-nomination will indicate the applicant's interest in any position covered by this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) for the life of the announcement. Applicants whose self-nominations are received by the cut-off date will be considered first; all others will be considered if there are additional vacancies to fill.Uses personal computers and other office automation tools in performance of duties.Duties may require travel 25% or more of the time, including weekends and holidays.This is a sensitive position and the incumbent m

sfer eligiblesReinstatement eligibles.NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles. Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721.KEY REQUIREMENTS:U.S. CitizenAdditional Duty Location Info:4 vacancies - VA - Alexandria, Arlington & Falls ChurchYou will serve as a senior cost analyst/team leader engaged in analyses focused on one or more of the following areas: acquisition costing of weapon systems and information systems, operating and support costs, installation costs and/or performance metrics. You will be responsible for the overall studies/analyses conducted in relation to Army mission costs and/or performance metrics or Army acquisition of weapons systems and electronic systems. Exercises staff leadership in the interpretation of policy, guidance and objectives as established by the Division, Department of Army (DA) and the

atter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. The following are illustrative of acceptable courses: optimization; mathematical modeling; queuing theory; engineering; physics (except descriptive or survey courses); econometrics; psychometrics; biometrics; experimental psychology; physical chemistry; industrial process analysis; managerial economics; computer science; measurement for management; mathematical models in social phenomena; and courses that involved application of operations research techniques and methodologies to problems of management, marketing, systems design, and other specialized fields; or other comparable quan

ology used in economic analyses supporting decisions at HQDA. Collects, normalizes and analyzes cost and economic analysis concepts, methodologies and data on acquisition and information systems programs. Incumbent provides in-house function for data sources, methods, analysis techniques, areas of application and interpretation for policy guidance and procedures relating to cost and economic analysis. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule BASIC REQUIREMENTS: DEGREE: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Eng

ties within sudden temperature change settings such as walk-in freezer units and heating plants. THIS IS A EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL POSITION The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Experience and training that furnish the knowledges, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade. Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to the job. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching. Other Requirements: Click here for more information. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.Must possess and mainta