U.S Government

Program Manager (Integrator)

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

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in program management related to defense acquisition.
  • Expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams including engineers and quality assurance personnel.
  • Proven track record of evaluating contractor compliance with program management requirements.
  • Ability to identify program management issues and coordinate solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Program Integrator for complex DoD weapons systems programs.
  • Act as the primary contact for Contract Management Office regarding major defense acquisitions.
  • Provide technical guidance on program execution, cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
  • Conduct predictive analysis on contractual estimates and timelines.
  • Advise CMO Commander as the principal civilian technical expert on program management.
  • Facilitate discussions across various teams including engineering and contracting.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Eligibility for relocation and retention incentives may be available.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be covered.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through required CLPs.
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Summary

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Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

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  • Serve as Program Integrator (PI) for a highly complex Department of Defense (DoD) weapons system program such as a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) and/or Special Access Program (SAP).
  • Represent the Contract Management Office (CMO) as the single point of contact to the buying commands for the most complex complete major weapons systems, defined as MDAP.
  • Provide technical guidance regarding the total program execution, evaluation and reporting of complex reviews regarding a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) program's cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Perform predictive analysis of an overall independent contractual/program Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimated Completion Date (ECD).
  • Serve as principal civilian technical advisor to the CMO Commander on matters relating to the Program Management across all functions relating to the management of the program.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with 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.


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

  • Applying management analytical systems such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and quantifying cost and schedule impacts against contractual objectives.
  • Leading a multi-functional team, including but not limited to, Engineers, Quality Assurance Technicians, Industrial Specialists, Software Specialists, and Contracting personnel.
  • Providing professional expertise for the evaluation of contractor compliance with program management requirements of contractual documents.
  • Identifying problem areas and coordinating guidance and assistance to an organization regarding all aspects of the program management support mission and contract compliance.
  • Assessing and improve program effectiveness of complex management systems and processes.


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: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
  • Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: Yes
  • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses MAY be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian 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.
  • 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.

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