Summary

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Program Manager to provide technical expertise and serve as a Senior Advisor and expert over the NA-LA subject matter portfolio including federal landlord responsibilities, project and program development and execution at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) (as well as for DOE/NNSA), to perform effective contract management as a technical monitor on the $5.2B annually spent at LANL.

Duties

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As a Program Manager you will:

• Lead in reviewing, and where appropriate, approving assigned programs, projects, and/or facility operations plans, and changes to assigned program, project, and/or facility operations plans, including, budgets, objectives, and milestones. Lead and/or participate in NNSA-wide task forces, policy development teams, and working groups in support of NNSA and/or DOE policy development, contractor guidance objectives, out-year site planning, program planning, etc
• Provide programmatic guidance to the operating contractor regarding programs, project/program cost estimating, facilities planning and maintenance, budget and strategic planning, and related areas for a contractor with an annual budget of approximately more than $5B dollars.
• Serve the integration point for the NNSA Campus Master Asset Plan, supporting long-term programmatic goals and capabilities that include the necessary infrastructure to support the NNSA mission at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and provides contractor support planning, acquisition, operation, LST maintenance, and disposition of physical assets related to NA-LA infrastructure. The incumbent serves as and site/facility planning subject matter expert.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Assistant Manager and also advises NA-LA senior leadership regarding operational concerns to include development of independent scenarios for program portfolio requirements, project development/execution, compliance, program/mission achievement, or organizational oversight improvement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
• You must be a United States Citizen.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• A two (2) year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
• Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram
• Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.

Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e.. EN-03 or GS-13.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in a field of Project management and Contracting that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Contracting and Project Management, infrastructure planning, along with experience designing and conducting governance, self-assessments, audits and program administration. To meet this requirement, applicants much have experience with contract execution, planning, scheduling, and conducting projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government facilities and infrastructure management.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

• Compliance
• Planning and Evaluation
• Data Analysis
• Project Management

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the EN-04 level.

Additional information

• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

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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