PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Sea Systems Command

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Specialized experience in managing an acquisition team for surface and submarine combat technologies.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required for entering GS-1102 positions.
  • Ability to meet DoD qualification requirements for contracting positions.
  • Experience can include both paid and unpaid roles, including volunteer work.
  • Must maintain a security clearance and ethical standards as per federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage acquisition oversight programs, focusing on planning and strategy.
  • Develop acquisition documentation, including performance work statements.
  • Create and manage contractual documents like CDRLs and DD-254.
  • Prepare acquisition packages, including SOW and contract modifications.
  • Lead administrative services and oversee data deliverables through existing staff.
  • Innovate tools to enhance customer service and streamline acquisition functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored for federal employees.
  • Access to various resources aimed at career improvement and family support.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
  • Potential for career development through continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will supervise, direct, and assist in managing PEO IWS acquisition oversight programs with efforts to include advising and supporting acquisition planning and strategy, creation of acquisition documentation and performance work statements.
  • You will supervise, direct, and assist in a line capacity for managing PEO IWS acquisition oversight programs with efforts to include Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), DD-254, and other contractual documents.
  • You will exercise delegated authorities to carry out program functions and services for the development of acquisition packages to include statement of work, contract modification, payment of vendor invoices, and contract deliverables.
  • You will exercise delegated authorities for the development of acquisition packages to include independent government cost estimates, answering questions in response to request for proposal (RFP), and contractually efforts as deemed necessary.
  • You will manage/supervise various administrative services and data deliverables through a combination of subordinate expert-level staff and/or contractual oversight/functions for the front office.
  • You will create new tools to improve customer service and reduce workload for the acquisition workforce.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: "Leading or managing an acquisition team to advise and support acquisition planning and strategies to guide organization, administration and civilian personnel to improve surface and submarine combat technologies and systems."

Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf

And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Demo Business and Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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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