Job summary

This Program Manager position is located within the Program Management Department of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and is established to support a major air weapons system acquisition program. Note: This job announcement has been updated to clarify that the salary, between $142,488 and $185,234, is determined by established control points for this position.

Major duties

You will responsible for overall program management, direction and control of the acquisition, development, integration, testing, production, fielding, and life cycle support of major air weapons systems. You will develop, plan, analyze, and execute projects across the full system life cycle. You will plan and manage cost, schedule, and performance requirements for acquisition of end-items. You will manage development of new or improved air weapons system capability. You will exercise discretion and judgment in determining whether to broaden or narrow the scope of air weapons system projects/programs. You will maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders to support the success of the air weapons system acquisition program. You will accomplish other duties as assigned.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized Program Manager experience equivalent to the DA-05 STRL Pay Band or GS-Grade Level (GS-12/13) equivalent in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Applying a wide range of technical and business systems, processes, and practices used to manage air 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 for assigned program; (4) Demonstrated working knowledge of contract management, acquisition management and financial management to support assigned air weapons system program needs; (5) Identifying opportunities to incorporate process improvements and best practices utilizing customer feedback, internal and external audits, self-assessment, and lessons learned activities; and (6) Advising management and colleagues on difficult problems by proposing options and alternatives. 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: Contracting/Procurement Problem Solving Oral Communication Written Communication Planning and Evaluating Resource Management Strategic Thinking Influencing/Negotiating Partnering Accountability This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, and Structured Interview. 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/time-in-band requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.***