PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Sea Systems Command

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

Qualifications

  • At least one year of specialized experience in developing policies or guidance for Shipbuilding and Conversion within a carrier fleet program.
  • Experience in budgeting, planning, and program management.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-resolution skills in functional areas of program management.
  • Proven track record in managing cost, schedule, performance reporting, and logistics activities.
  • Ability to work within the defense acquisition workforce framework.

Responsibilities

  • Establish work assignments and priorities for program employees.
  • Evaluate employee performance and recommend incentives or corrective actions.
  • Provide overall direction for the acquisition life cycle program and personnel management.
  • Apply managerial skills to oversee program/project management tasks.
  • Ensure timely reporting of costs and schedules to the Program Manager.
  • Assist in forecasting and managing workload for the program area.
  • Advise on acquisition strategy and maintain program operational guidance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as a U.S. federal employee including healthcare and retirement plans.
  • Access to recruitment incentives such as relocation reimbursement and student loan repayment.
  • Eligibility for the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program and Veterans' Preference.
  • Supportive programs for military spouse applicants with placement advantages.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the CVN78 CLASS PROGRAM of DPAE AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.

Duties

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  • You will establish work assignments to be accomplished by the employees in the program, setting priorities, preparing schedules for work completion, and ensuring the timely performance of satisfactory work efforts.
  • You will determine responsibilities, evaluate employee performance, recommend appropriate incentives, initiate corrective actions, assure safety practices, and keep employees informed of management and personnel policies.
  • You will be assigned to the appropriate acquisition life cycle program and will be responsible for providing overall direction and guidance for the program organization, administration and civilian personnel.
  • You will apply managerial skills and a broad background of knowledge in program/project management.
  • You will be accountable to the Program Manager for assigned cost, schedule, performance reporting and contract activities, logistics, budget and personnel management for assigned activities in any and or all phases of the acquisition life cycle.
  • You will assist the Program Manager in forecasting and managing workload for the program office or functional area.
  • You will advise the Program Manager in designing acquisition strategy and program baseline, and direct acquisition life cycle activities and all efforts associated with the program office or functional area through subordinate managers and teams.
  • You will provide goals, objectives, program and general guidance for operations consistent with higher level framework/guidance.
  • You will identify requirements and define scope of projects which comprise the overall acquisition program.


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 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 is covered under Public Law 114-264, the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA).
  • 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 demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) pay band or grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector developing policies or guidance to support Shipbuilding and Conversion (e.g. budgeting, planning, program management, execution, and communications) for the resolution of problems within functional areas of a carrier fleet program.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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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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