Job summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the Program Management Support PEO(A) Program Division, Systems Acquisition Group, and PMA 261 Support Branch of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. The incumbent provides for effective life cycle management, which includes acquisition, development, testing, production, integration and sustainment support, and financial management for assigned programs. The duty location of this position is Patuxent River, MD.

Major duties

You will be responsible for providing program management support for the assigned programs. You will analyze needs and synthesizes requirements information to develop requirements for program initiatives and plans. You will serve as a key participant in the development of an acquisition strategy that integrates functional activities essential to the acquisition effort and serves as the basis for specific program management documents. You will contribute to the determination of resource needs and allocation of resources (funding, manpower, facilities, etc.) for life-cycle management of the assigned program. You will coordinate program efforts with other activities and personnel directly assigned or detailed to support the program. You will provide advice to higher-level officials on program status and on problems that require resolution or adjustments that are needed in plans and schedules.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing a wide range of technical and business systems, processes, and practices used to manage weapon systems acquisition; 2) Reviewing, analyzing, and implementing higher level procurement policies; 3) Managing project/program requirements, objectives and metrics, and resolving conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources; 4) Identifying opportunities to incorporate process improvements and best practices utilizing customer feedback, internal and external audits, self-assessment, and lessons learned activities; and 5) Advising management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducting special studies, proposing options and alternatives, and representing a command. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: 1. Problem Solving 2. Strategic Thinking 3. Written Communication 4. Oral Communication 5. Resource Management This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Resume Review You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.