Summary

About the Position:

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

This is an Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project position.

This position is located at Falls Church, VA.

Salary negotiation may be authorized for those candidates who are new to the Federal Service.

Duties

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• Conducts detailed reviews and analysis of strategic initiatives to improve acquisition, contract, management, and administration for complex projects, IT, and equipment.
• Participates in the preparation of Concept, Project Management, and Implementation Plans to assure resources are properly identified and in compliance with budget and schedule forecasts.
• Monitors the execution of projects in terms of scheduled workload and funding levels to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Analyzes process documentation to produce recommendations to leadership regarding process and organizational improvement.
• Performs special studies and analysis of program and budget requirements, and of the organization of the program management office (PMO).
• Participates in progress review meetings to monitor project schedules and costs, provide status of funds, and coordinate with representatives from other Government agencies and contractors.

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 be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements for Program Management, Practitioner Career Level II Certification.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

1) Experience assisting in the analysis of project requirements to support the development of acquisition and contract management plans;

2) Experience gathering cost and schedule data to help monitor the execution of acquisition projects, such as information technology projects; AND

3) Experience drafting technical publications and briefings for project personnel by compiling information on program and budget requirements.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02).

***Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Active Career Field,DOD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements.

All Acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grade/level. Current requirements are available at Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu).

***This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce Position

The employee must meet the DODI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data filed in the header of the PD/PRD.

***Practitioner Career Level II

This is a DoD Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management, Practitioner Career Level II certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order 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.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• 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.

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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.

Benefits

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