Program Manager

Company: US Department of Defense
Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL

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    Duties

    Summary

    This position is being filled under an Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA).

    This position is part of the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for: Leading and managing all aspects of cost, schedule, and performance of the Missile Defense System’s Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Training Systems development, testing, and fielding to operations.

    Responsibilities

    As a Program Manager at the NH-0340-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

    • Working with leadership to establish improved operating concepts and criteria and stimulate the development and integration of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques.
    • Research, coordinate, plan and brief actions in support of the organization objectives, goals and vision.
    • Execute baseline remedial and preventive actions, and report findings and recommendations to leadership.
    • Ensure acquisition programs are capabilities driven, employ spiral development processes, integrated, and deliver expected performance.

    Travel Required

    Occasional travel – You may be expected to have occasional travel for this position.

    Supervisory status

    No

    Promotion Potential

    4

  • Job family (Series)

    0340 Program Management

  • Requirements

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen
    • Occasional Travel
    • Work Schedule: Full-time
    • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
    • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
    • Overtime: Occasionally
    • Tour of Duty: Flexible
    • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
    • Financial Disclosure: Required
    • Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework only eligible
    • This is a Drug Testing designated position
    • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance
    • This is an acquisition position coded Level III in Program Management
    • Selectee must obtain mandatory DAWIA certification within 24 months of Entrance on Duty
    • Selectee must acquire 80 continuous learning points every 2 years
    • Incumbent may be subject to rotation for career-broadening opportunities

    Qualifications

    You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

    One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

    • Be responsible for leading all aspects of the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications training to include development, testing, and fielding for 3 products Distributed Training System, Training Support System, and the DTS Simulation/Stimulation capability;
    • Preparing the Combatant Commanders (Warfighters) providing exceptional training products for the organization.

    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

    The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

    Other Notes:
    ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level III Program Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position.

    This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
    http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

    All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

    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:
    https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

    Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

    Competencies:

    • Organizational Awareness
    • Planning and Evaluating
    • Communication, both oral and written
    • Acquisition Strategy

    Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

    Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

    For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

    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.

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance

    Top Secret

    Drug test required

    Yes

  • Required Documents

    Required Documents

    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).

    Your complete application includes your COMPLETE 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.

    The following document is REQUIRED
    Your resume:

    • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.,” HRS per week and month/year” or “HRS per week and month/year to present”).
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
    PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:

    https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation-06-2019.pdf?ver=2019-07-22-131229-740

    If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor’s permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member’s active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans’ Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)

  • Benefits

    Benefits

    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. 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.