PROGRAM MANAGER (CWMD TECHNOLOGIES)

Summary

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

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As a PROGRAM MANAGER (CWMD TECHNOLOGIES) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the Program Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects.
• Develops detailed project plans, identifies key cost, schedule, and performance parameters, and identifies resource and manpower requirements.
• Utilizes tools and methods to track progress throughout the project life cycle, convenes regular in-progress reviews, and maintains interaction with all stakeholders.
• Regularly briefs senior leadership on project status, significant developments, and changes in resources that impact established timelines and milestones.
• Ensures compliance with all required acquisition processes per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage contract performance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 20% of duty time (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: 10%
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized if funds available and with approval from hiring manager
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment IAW DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.
• Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic drug testing thereafter.
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Program Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 4 years.
• The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Application of program management principles to integrate project scope, schedules, milestones, budgets, and stakeholder responsibilities;
• Developing detailed project plans, identifying key cost, schedule, and performance parameters, and sequencing events and work efforts to ensure proper allocation of resources;
• Utilizing program management tools and methods to track progress throughout the project life cycle, monitor work in progress, and evaluate effectiveness in achieving objectives;
• Assisting in the development of acquisition plans, source selection plans, and other contractual documents to ensure requirements are essential and cost-effective, and;
• Serving as or closely with a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), initiating acquisition and funding documents, and ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplements (DFARS).
• (EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME)

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). 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

ACQUISITION POSITION:

• This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Program Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 4 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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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