LEAD PROGRAM MANAGER

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management or related field
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost-benefit analysis and metrics development
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and manage extensive projects
  • Expertise in developing budgets and tracking financial metrics
  • Experience in providing technical advice in a professional setting

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses to aid command in resource utilization
  • Act as the subject matter expert and action officer for large projects
  • Help develop performance metrics for effective contract management
  • Provide technical advice on policies and procedural guidance
  • Submit paperwork for funding obligations and requirements
  • Track and report annual budgeting plans for the command

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available for federal employees
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the federal government
  • Access to various resources aimed at employee well-being
  • Job stability and consistent working hours
  • Eligibility for federal retirement benefits
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: Position is for a Lead Program Manager for Human Resources Command (HRC, The Adjutant General Directorate (TAGD), Operations Support Division, and assists the day-to-day administration and management of activities, workload, and suspense's, at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Duties

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  • Conduct Cost Benefits Analysis (CBA) for Command in support of requirements determination and development of Course of Actions (COAs) for effective utilization of command resources pertaining to contracts.
  • Serve as action officer and subject matter expert on projects of major scope that require the services of several analysts, technicians or specialists to complete extensive cross-functional studies or surveys on contracts.
  • Assist with the development of performance metrics as well as measurement and evaluation techniques, to ensure the Government has accurate and relevant information with which to make decisions regarding contract management.
  • Provide technical advice and administrative guidance and instructions regarding objectives, policies, procedures, problem resolution and coordination of contractual life-cycle support activities.
  • Submit required paperwork to obligate, de-obligate, incrementally fund or fully fund requirements as needed.
  • Develop, track and report spend plans and annual budgeting requirements.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and access.
  • Position requires the submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
  • A one-year probationary period is required unless the requirement has previously been met.


Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Civilian Employees of the Command
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One-year of specialized experience which includes:Applying management and organizational principles and practices sufficient to provide direction, guidance, and assistance; Using qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of programs; Using principles, methods, and tools to manage programs, to include oversight of multiple projects and integrating schedules and deliverables. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Please be clear and specific when describing your experience. We are unable to make assumptions about your experience.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Military Personnel Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized for this position.


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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