Defense Threat Reduction Agency

PROGRAM MANAGER

Defense Threat Reduction Agency$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in federal service or relevant private sector roles.
  • Proficient in translating government requirements into acquisition strategies for R&D programs.
  • Skilled in reviewing and providing feedback on program plans and acquisition requirements.
  • Experienced in designing new procedures and policies to achieve research objectives.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to convey technical issues to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Program Manager for acquisition programs in Chemical and Biological Defense.
  • Employ technical knowledge to solve management problems in challenging R&D programs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and define technical requirements.
  • Coordinate with Department leadership to set objectives for acquisition of R&D.
  • Provide written and verbal guidance to Science and Technology Managers.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Telework eligibility for greater flexibility in work schedule.
  • Potential for recruitment and retention incentives, including student loan repayment options.
  • Support for professional development through mandatory continuous learning points requirements.
Full Job Description
Duties

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As a PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-0340-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as a Program Manager for department-level services to plan, coordinate, integrate, implement, and evaluate the use of acquisition programs in the broad area of Chemical and Biological Defense.
  • Employs technical knowledge, methods and techniques to identify, propose, and implement solutions to management problems associated with difficult and unprecedented research and development (R&D) programs.
  • Works with interdisciplinary teams to assess and define technical requirements, resolve critical acquisition problems, and ensure accomplishment of scientific and technical program goals.
  • Coordinates with Department leadership to establish objectives for acquisition/procurement of R&D, identifies and evaluates alternatives for achieving those objectives, and generates and reviews program and project acquisition plans.
  • Routinely provides substantive written and verbal guidance to Science and Technology Managers and Research Portfolio Leads within the Department.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • 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: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Subject to approval. Examples include: Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, Student loan repayment, Superior Qualification Appointment, and Leave accrual
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
  • Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required (up to 25%). Travel may be required to locations within and outside the continental United States.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
  • 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 5 years.
  • The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment (DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993)


Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector:

  • Translating government requirements into acquisition strategies for DOW research and development programs to support program mission
  • Reviewing and providing substantive feedback on programmatic plans, acquisition requirements, and financial materials to ensure mission objectives are met within allotted time constraints
  • Generating, designing, and developing new plans, procedures, and policies to accomplish research and development objectives; Managing program requirements to effectively support a wide variety of technical activities accomplished by a diverse team of civilian and military personnel across a variety of scientific and technical fields
  • Communicating both orally and in writing to convey technical issues in a programmatic arena to audiences of varying levels and backgrounds.


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

Other Notes:

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 5 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.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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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.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

About Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and is headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The agency is responsible for countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and reducing the threat posed by WMD to the United States and its allies. DTRA provides research, development, testing, and evaluation services to the DoD and other government agencies. The agency was established in 1998 and has since played a key role in the U.S. government's efforts to prevent the proliferation of WMD.
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