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Strategic Systems Programs

$85K — $102K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in weapon systems acquisition
  • Experience in developing acquisition strategies and policies
  • Eligibility to obtain security clearance
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense regulations and procedures
  • Experience as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Navy Nuclear Weapons Surety acquisition strategy
  • Develop and establish business policies for managing Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) portfolio
  • Interpret and apply regulatory guidance for NWS acquisition activities
  • Advise senior management on program effectiveness using quality assurance metrics
  • Manage the NWS acquisition integrated milestone schedule for resource allocation and program issues
  • Oversee contract deliverables and advise on government contracting processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees
  • Access to various incentives such as recruitment and relocation allowances
  • Eligibility for student loan repayment options
  • Participation in the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
  • Access to training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for converting the Navy's Nuclear Weapons Surety strategic goals into an executable acquisition strategy ensuring close coordination and development with all NWS stakeholder organizations.
  • You will establish concepts and criteria foundational for the development of business policies and processes for managing the NWS portfolio.
  • You will interpret policy and regulatory guidance in relation to NWS acquisition activities in coordination with the acquisition, contracting, and legal SMEs.
  • You will advise senior management on assigned programs' effectiveness, efficiency, and/or productivity through the use of quality assurance metrics.
  • You will manage the NWS acquisition integrated milestone schedule (IMS) to ensure alignment with SSP IMS by closely monitoring resource constraints and program issues.
  • You will act as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), including the review and monitoring of contract deliverables, leveraging and advising on contract vehicles, and government administration and/or oversight of contractors.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: managing or participating in the development of weapon systems acquisition strategies, plans, policies, and/or processes.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards//#url=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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business Management & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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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