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Chambersburg, PA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$102,415 - $133,142
Job Description
About the Position: This position is located at the Directorate of Strategic Management Future Integrations Office, at Letterkenny Army Depot Initially.
The Selectee will perform a Permanent Change in Duty Station (PCS) to Kuwait.
The selectee may also need to perform TDY Travel from Kuwait up to 30% of the time.
Responsible for serving as a Senior Technical Assistance Sustainment Advisor for Interceptors to Allied Partners.
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Summary
About the Position: This position is located at the Directorate of Strategic Management Future Integrations Office, at Letterkenny Army Depot Initially.
The Selectee will perform a Permanent Change in Duty Station (PCS) to Kuwait.
The selectee may also need to perform TDY Travel from Kuwait up to 30% of the time.
Responsible for serving as a Senior Technical Assistance Sustainment Advisor for Interceptors to Allied Partners.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open 10/27/2026 to 11/09/2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Chambersburg, PA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—SITUATIONAL Telework ONLY, as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Initial Duty Location Salary Table 2026-DCB - Pay Area of Washington-Baltimore-Arlinton, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA / PCS Location Salary Pay Table (Base Pay)
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 30% of the time for this position from Kuwait.
Appointment type
Temporary - Temporary Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment NTE 3 Years. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement. This position may be made permanent without further competition.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a
background check and some require a
security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require
financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MCGP-27-13098832-MP
Control number
890359500
This job is open to
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Clarification from the agency
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Duties
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Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
External Candidates Outside of Army
Note: Current Army Employees, please apply under announcement number MCGP-27-13098829-IMP, Link as follows:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/890359200
Temporary Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment NTE 3 Years. Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) years. This position can be made permanent without further competition.
Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Temp appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temp appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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: (1) Providing technical support and advice on the maintenance, repair, and testing of missile systems or similar complex electronic equipment; (2) Supporting senior specialists in the development of repair plans, work instructions, and Bills of Material (BOMs) for standard depot processes; (3) Performing routine data analysis of test results from Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to determine the functional status of equipment and identify the need for maintenance AND/OR (4) Participating in the training of other personnel on foundational maintenance tasks and procedures under the guidance of a senior expert. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Education
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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.
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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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Benefits
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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.
Required documents
Required Documents
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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
2. Other supporting documents:
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on11/09/2026 to receive consideration.
The Selectee will perform a Permanent Change in Duty Station (PCS) to Kuwait.
The selectee may also need to perform TDY Travel from Kuwait up to 30% of the time.
Responsible for serving as a Senior Technical Assistance Sustainment Advisor for Interceptors to Allied Partners.
Learn more about this agency
Summary
About the Position: This position is located at the Directorate of Strategic Management Future Integrations Office, at Letterkenny Army Depot Initially.
The Selectee will perform a Permanent Change in Duty Station (PCS) to Kuwait.
The selectee may also need to perform TDY Travel from Kuwait up to 30% of the time.
Responsible for serving as a Senior Technical Assistance Sustainment Advisor for Interceptors to Allied Partners.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open 10/27/2026 to 11/09/2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Chambersburg, PA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—SITUATIONAL Telework ONLY, as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Initial Duty Location Salary Table 2026-DCB - Pay Area of Washington-Baltimore-Arlinton, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA / PCS Location Salary Pay Table (Base Pay)
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 30% of the time for this position from Kuwait.
Appointment type
Temporary - Temporary Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment NTE 3 Years. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement. This position may be made permanent without further competition.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a
background check and some require a
security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require
financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MCGP-27-13098832-MP
Control number
890359500
This job is open to
Help
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Clarification from the agency
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Duties
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- Responsible for sustainment capabilities to Allied Partners to help those partners gain competencies for maintaining equipment.
- Uses extensive knowledge of electronic principles and theory to assist in the troubleshooting of missile systems and missile components.
- Formulates and authorizes technical solutions, repair routes, and engineering deviations for nonstandard depot processes.
- Directs the design and execution of the Allied Nation's missile reliability, certification, and live-fire simulation programs, ensuring technical compliance with overarching DoD-wide treaties, and security cooperation policies.
- Evaluates the overall effectiveness of routine maintenance protocols, updating policies and directing preventive programs to maximize weapon system availability
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Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, for a Tier 3 SECRET Clearance as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure you possess the required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position in accordance with the Foreign Clearance Guide.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Passport and/or Official Passport and/or Diplomatic Passport with no travel restrictions.
- This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. You will be required to relocate based on management needs for the duration of employment in this or successor positions.
- 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 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license per Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) country of assignment.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
External Candidates Outside of Army
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Reinstatement
Note: Current Army Employees, please apply under announcement number MCGP-27-13098829-IMP, Link as follows:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/890359200
Temporary Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment NTE 3 Years. Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) years. This position can be made permanent without further competition.
Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Temp appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temp appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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: (1) Providing technical support and advice on the maintenance, repair, and testing of missile systems or similar complex electronic equipment; (2) Supporting senior specialists in the development of repair plans, work instructions, and Bills of Material (BOMs) for standard depot processes; (3) Performing routine data analysis of test results from Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to determine the functional status of equipment and identify the need for maintenance AND/OR (4) Participating in the training of other personnel on foundational maintenance tasks and procedures under the guidance of a senior expert. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Equipment Repair/Modification
- Maintenance Planning and Program Development
- Routine Maintenance
- System Maintenance Performance Review and Analysis
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Education
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.
Additional information
- This position will require the incumbent to sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU) for Time Limited Assignment positions.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized for the move to Kuwait.
- 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.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Program 17 position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
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.
Required documents
Required Documents
Help
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
- Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on11/09/2026 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13098832).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must supp
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