Job summary

You will serve as a Program Manager in the Systems Acquisition Group, Program Management Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Major duties

You will identify and plan for the personnel and functional management support required to execute the acquisition strategy. You will direct the preparation of documents, specifications, requirements, criteria, standards, and parameters of the program to assure all planning is fully integrated with overall Navy efforts. You will contributes to the determination of resource needs and allocation of resources (funding, manpower, facilities, etc.) for life-cycle management of the assigned program. You will maintain liaison between various activities and assure schedules are maintained and that difficulties that create problems are identified and that steps are taken to investigate and resolve them. You will interpret program management policies and procedures to others as required as well as 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-11) 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) Analyzing needs and synthesizing requirements information to develop requirements for program initiatives and plans; (2) Serving as a key participant in the development of an acquisition strategy that serves as the framework for integrating functional activities essential to the acquisition effort and serving as the basis for specific program management documents; (3) Participating with key personnel in the program office who are responsible for defining the goals of the program and working with them in preparing comprehensive program plans for accomplishing program goals and schedules; (4) Evaluating the impact of new resource levels such as budget cuts or increases and updated estimates of resource requirements to take into account new or revised objectives, technical capabilities, and new acquisition strategies; and (5) Serving as the central point of contact within the program office for all matters concerning the assigned program(s) while interpreting program management policies and procedures to provide valuable feedback to higher-level officials on program status and problems. 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: Problem Solving Written Communication Oral Communication Strategic Thinking This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Job Knowledge Test 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.