Research Program Liaison

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. This position is located with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Executive Office. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/15/2024 to 03/28/2024 Salary $103,409 - $181,216 per year Pay scale & grade DJ 4 Help Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: Champaign, IL Vicksburg, MS Hanover, NH Alexandria County, VA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Trust determination process National security Announcement number CERGHLF Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Videos Help Duties Serves as part of a team of experts on intergovernmental affairs in support of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) leadership team. Responsible for supporting Congressional and interagency relationships and communications. Supports ERDC programs with interagency and external support in coordination with the ERDC research development areas. Provide ERDC leadership insights on legislative and interagency research and development activity and to facilitate the effective integration of legislative affairs. Represent the ERDC at high-level engagements with Congress and Federal agencies including Departments of the Army, Navy, and the Air Force and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Perform reviews and provide feedback to ERDC to help shape and inform mission. Provide ERDC leadership awareness of legislative developments that may impact the ERDC and major interagency research and development policy developments. Regularly communicate with Congressional Affairs offices within the Army, at the Secretariat level within the Department of Defense, and other Federal agencies to ensure situational awareness and coordination. Support workforce training in Congressional affairs policies. Understand, contribute to, review, and advise on policies pertaining to, lab management, planning, programming, and budgeting. Understand the mission, priorities, requirements and needs of the ERDC. Support USACE and ERDC leadership efforts to sustain, revitalize, maintain, and construct premier research and support facilities. Responsible for independent administrative direction and assignments stated in broadly defined missions or functions. The incumbent is expected to be able to make decisions and recommendations which are given great credibility. Incumbent operates under direction of the Director of Legislative and Interagency Affairs within the ERDC Executive Office. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. Qualifications This position will be filled using Direct Hire Authority STRL Direct Support. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in the practice of communicating research and development priorities within the Federal government and experience in either: developing and communicating a research and development program relating to applied and military engineering research; or experience in legislative affairs or in a Congressional office related to military or civil works programs This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DJ-3 (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Additional information This announcement uses the STRL Direct Support direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected . click apply for full job details