Program Manager (Deputy to the Commander)

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in executive leadership roles within government or military sectors.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale programs and multi-million dollar budgets.
  • Experience in formulating and implementing long-term strategic plans and policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to make authoritative decisions in high-stakes environments.
  • Strong negotiation skills with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
  • Background in overseeing personnel management and operational logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as top civilian advisor and Deputy to the Commander with full operational authority.
  • Direct and manage a workforce of 500-600 personnel in depot operations.
  • Oversee multi-million dollar investments, infrastructure, and budgets.
  • Develop and implement long-range strategic and business plans.
  • Represent the organization at high-level conferences and negotiations.
  • Coordinate comprehensive support programs across various departments.
  • Approve organizational changes and manage staffing schedules.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and families.
  • Eligibility for various leave options including paid time off and holidays.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Support for relocation costs during Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
  • Access to health insurance and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: Serves as the top civilian advisor and Deputy to the Commander, executing operations with full decision-making authority. Manages 500-600 personnel and oversees multi-million dollar budgets, infrastructure, ammunition, and logistics. Represents the installation at the HQDA/DoD level, spearheads long-range strategic business planning, and directs subordinate installations and missions. Highly visible role requiring seasoned technical judgment and executive leadership.

Duties

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  • Serve as the principal civilian advisor and Deputy to the Commander with full operational authority to make binding decisions in their absence.
  • Direct a diverse workforce of 500-600 personnel and manages all aspects of depot operations, including ammunition surveillance, storage, and logistics.
  • Oversee multi-million dollar capital investments, infrastructure improvements, and operational budgets to maximize efficiency and control overhead.
  • Formulate long-range strategic plans, local policies, and business plans to position the installation competitively for future workload.
  • Represent the depot at high-level conferences with DoD, Army Materiel Command, industry partners, and congressional stakeholders.
  • Coordinate comprehensive support programs spanning environmental protection, physical security, safety, finance, and information management.
  • Approve critical organizational changes, position structures, and work schedules for major subordinate organizations.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience directing the work of subordinate supervisors and overseeing large-scale, complex programs. Experience developing long-range strategic plans, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and making authoritative decisions on resource allocation and organizational restructuring. Experience representing an organization at a high level, negotiating with senior leaders from other agencies and the public, and influencing outcomes that advance the mission and goals of ammunition and depot programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position may require a 1 year supervisory probationary period.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.


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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