Program Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties This position is part of the DoD, Department of Defense . The incumbent will be responsible to lead and manage all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Missile Defense System (MDS). As a Program Manager at the NH-0340-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Expertly lead and manage all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Ensure that BMDS programs/projects meet mission objectives. Manage and eliminate risk related to program cost, schedule, and performance. Work with leadership to establish improved operating concepts and criteria and stimulate the development and integration of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the BMDS. Assess, manage and eliminate risk related to program Cost, Schedule and Performance. Develop logistics and acquisition directives and objectives to meet the MDA's objectives, goals and vision. Research, coordinate, plan and brief actions in support of the MDA's objectives, goals and vision. Develop and conduct management reviews,decision and information briefings related to logistics and acquisition policy, planning and assessment across the BMDS, Execute relevant acquisition strategies to succeed those currently being used by the MDA, including workload baselines. Compare actual program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems. Execute baseline remedial and preventive actions, and report findings and recommendations to leadership. Develop logistics and acquisition strategies and recommend courses of action to keep programs on or ahead of schedule. Ensure acquisition programs include relevant logistics planning, are capabilities driven, employ spiral development processes, integrated, and deliver expected performance within cost and schedule, at reasonable risk. Provide managerial and technical leadership to develop and implement successful BMDS integrated logistics, acquisition and operational policies, plans and assessments. Promulgate innovative solutions and methodologies across the MDA associated with the BMDS Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US citizen Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period This is a Drug Testing designated position Work Schedule: Fulltime Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Maxiflex Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information Incumbent must obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/Top Secret (SCI) security clearance Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Experience applying systems acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance, OR Communication (oral and written) skills and corresponding ability to research, plan, coordinate and brief actions in support of leadership goals, objectives and vision OR Management principals to work and across executive staff, joint staff, commands, agencies and the services OR Experience with complex weapon systems and equipment or closely related systems and equipment, development, procurement and life-cycle management leadership in order to develop and implement successful integrated BMDS acquisition and operational polices, plans and assessment OR Acquisition policy, planning and assessment and corresponding ability to exercise assigned duties in an organization with acquisition, R&D mission 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Person with Disabilities- Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire. Other Notes: This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu) Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: 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 window Learn 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 application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Oral Communication
Organizational Awareness
Planning and Evaluating Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant . click apply for full job details

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