Summary

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Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site

specific salary information as follows:

- Fort Lee, VA: $132,437 - $178,355 (includes 22.28% locality)

- San Antonio, TX: $128,646 - $173,250 (includes 18.78% locality)

Duties

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• Serve as the 508 Compliance and Accessibility Program Manager for the Agency
• Principal agency authority on Section 508 compliance matters and manages legal compliance risk on behalf of the agency.
• Establish policies, processes, and programs to enable agency compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Lead the 508 Compliance team to ensure their proficiency and ability to assist in managing complex agency-wide initiatives.
• Expert in the development of organizational responses to real-world needs of employees and members of the public who have disabilities.
• Interpret and apply Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations, and standards across a broad range of organizational activities and business operations, including the procurement, development, maintenance and use of technology.
• Apply innovative strategies including identifying and recommending solutions to various Section 508 compliance issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Program Manager your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Expertise with Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility Program
• Manage compliance initiatives across all project management key processes
• Design and implement change processes
• Coach and lead a team

Education

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

Additional information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: No
• If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Financial Disclosure Required
• Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.
• Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.

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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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