Program Manager (Integrator)

Defense Contract Management Agency

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in defense acquisition related to major weapon systems.
  • Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and specialists.
  • Proven ability to analyze program performance and recommend improvements.
  • Strong background in engineering development, production, and quality management.
  • Experience in creating performance measures for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional Program Support Team for major weapons systems.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the Buying Command for acquisition programs.
  • Collect and analyze inputs to provide integrated assessments of contractor program performance.
  • Collaborate closely with Program Managers and technical teams to address complex issues.
  • Advise the CMO Commander on program management matters.
  • Offer technical and programmatic guidance to Supporting Program Integrators.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Eligibility for a variety of federal benefits based on position type.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
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Summary

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Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

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  • Leads multi-functional Program Support Team including, but not limited to, Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialists, Industrial Specialists, Software Specialists and Contracting personnel.
  • Represents the Contact Management Office (CMO) as the single point of contact to the Buying Command for complex complete major weapons systems, defined as Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
  • Collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and synopsizes functional specialist inputs; provides an integrated DCMA assessment of the contractor's program performance as well as a forecast for future programmatic efforts.
  • Requires frequent contact with the Buying Command Program Manager and technical staff in order to resolve unprecedented and/or controversial issues; is engaged at all critical phases of the program life-cycle.
  • Serves as principal civilian technical advisor to the CMO Commander on matters relating to management of the program.
  • Provides expert technical and programmatic advice and direction to Supporting Program Integrators at other CMOs.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Top 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.
  • 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 (Integrator), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Organizing and leading professionals in surveilling contractors performing major defense acquisition for weapon systems.
  • Applying engineering development, production, and quality management.
  • Analyzing program performance, operations, and risks to recommend improvement.
  • Creating performance measures to analyze cost, schedule, and technical performance.


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
  • 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.


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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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