Program Manager

Defense Information Systems Agency

• $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management or project management roles
  • Experience with budgeting, planning, and execution in large organizations
  • Proven track record in managing acquisitions or contracting projects
  • Knowledge of federal regulations and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to report progress to upper management

Responsibilities

  • Lead and participate in management meetings to decide on program modifications
  • Monitor operations to ensure objectives are met efficiently
  • Ensure timely submissions for planning, budgeting, and procurement
  • Contribute to strategic planning within the PMO
  • Identify problems and trends affecting program performance
  • Prepare and present program briefings to executives

Benefits

  • Access to a wide range of government employee benefits
  • Eligibility for training and professional development opportunities
  • Potential for telework based on mission requirements
  • Participation in a supportive and mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to national security initiatives
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA Security Enablers PMO (ID23) .

Duties

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  • Leads/Participates in management meetings held for the purpose of deciding to modify or initiate a new program/project.
  • Monitors operation programs/projects to measure progress towards reaching objectives effectively and economically.
  • Ensures all program planning and budgeting submissions and/or procurement packages are timely, and that execution is within the Agency's metrics.
  • Provides input for the strategic planning, programming and budgeting for project(s) within a Program Management Office (PMO).
  • Identifies actual or potential problems areas, trends, significant accomplishments, merit and deficiency situations, areas of imbalance, and other similar factors.
  • Incumbent also will prepare/provide input to program briefings and updates to the high level DISA executives and management and other Agency Principles.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
  • This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450
  • This is a drug test designated position.
  • This position requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Program Management Functional Area at the Practitioner Functional Tier within 60 months of entry into this position.
  • The incumbent must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification.


Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience managing highly visible programs or projects such as acquisitions or contracting; OR managing cost, schedule, and performance; OR serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for thequalifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

  • A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
  • Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
  • PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only
  • Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.


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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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