Program Manager

Defense Contract Management Agency

$147K — $195K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in program management within federal service or equivalent sectors.
  • Experience with analyzing and communicating commodity-specific information related to program performance and risk.
  • Ability to integrate strategic plans into program and team objectives effectively.
  • Deep understanding of acquisition programs and technical guidance across various platforms.
  • Proficiency in creating and executing action plans that align with customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance for diverse acquisition programs and platforms.
  • Review and analyze policy and guidance to develop strategic plans.
  • Prepare and deliver status reports and briefings to senior government leaders.
  • Analyze data related to various acquisition needs and industrial base issues.
  • Assist in resolving program-related challenges through technical expertise.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans as a Federal employee.
  • Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development programs.
  • Potential for recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives as applicable.
  • Eligibility for paid time off and holidays in line with federal employment standards.
Full Job Description
Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Position will be filled at any locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

  • Fort Lee, VA: $132,437 - $174,851
  • Orlando, FL: $126,783 - $167,386
  • Palmdale, CA: $147,805 - $195,141


Duties

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  • Provides integrated technical guidance and assistance to a wide range of acquisition programs and products/platforms which may also include cost, production/manufacturing, supply chain, quality, earned value, and industrial base issues.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and provides input to various policy and guidance issued from all levels; develops strategies and plans to achieve objectives and support customer-identified outcomes related to program/platform requirements.
  • Interacts with senior government leaders to resolve issues, reviews and analyzes data, and prepares and provides status reports and briefings.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive, Sensitive Compartmented Information
  • 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.
  • Selectees may start work before drug test results are finalized. A negative result must be confirmed within 30 days of the start date to maintain employment.?


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:

  • Obtaining, analyzing, and disseminating commodity specific information, to include past, current, and future program performance data, integrated supply chain information risk and predictability, and other business or technical issues.
  • Ensuring that strategic plans, mission/vision, and values are defined and communicated and integrated into a team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products and services.
  • Providing integrated technical guidance and assistance to a wide range of major and non-major acquisition programs.


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.
  • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
  • Financial Disclosure Required
  • Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Advanced 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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