PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Sea Systems Command

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03 (GS-13) in Federal service or similar roles in public/private sectors.
  • Experience leading department-level teams overseeing submarine maintenance and modernization, focusing on cost, performance, and schedule.
  • Knowledge in U.S. submarine sustainment, maintenance, and modernization processes.
  • Ability to develop processes that meet specific operational requirements.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in defense and program management contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the PMS392 lead liaison for the AUKUS program, ensuring smooth communication and execution of duties.
  • Act as the primary contact within PMS392 to facilitate AUKUS Phase 2 leadership activities.
  • Address and resolve complex queries regarding submarine sustainment for the AUKUS initiative.
  • Identify operational requirements and develop supportive processes for submarine maintenance and certification.
  • Assist in creating a Planning Yard to enhance sustainability efforts for AUKUS submarines.
  • Draft issue papers and documentation to support the objectives of the AUKUS program.
  • Engage with U.S. Navy and industry stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and effective project execution.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal employee benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Potential relocation incentives to assist with moving expenses.
  • Eligibility for recruitment incentives for new employees based on funding availability.
  • Option to make your resume available to multiple hiring managers within a commuting area, enhancing job prospects.
Full Job Description
You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the Program Executive Officer, Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS), In-Service Submarines (392) of PEO SSN. Duties Help • You will serve as the PMS392 Lead Liaison Action Officer with the AUKUS Program and be responsible for the following: • You will serve as a central point of contact within PMS392 and will proactively support the AUKUS Phase 2 Leadership team. • You will address complex inquiries regarding U.S. submarine sustainment, maintenance, and modernization to support delivery of VIRGINIA Class Submarines to Australia. • You will identify requirements and develop processes to support maintenance, modernization, and certification of submarines for the AUKUS program. • You will assist in establishing a Planning Yard or similar capability for AUKUS to ensure timely delivery and execution of sustainment efforts. • You will develop issue papers or other documents to support AUKUS efforts by PMS392. • You will assist in engagement with key stakeholders across U.S. Navy and Industry to support overall AUKUS effort. • You will supervise employees and establish work assignments, set priorities, and ensure the timely performance of satisfactory work efforts. • You will maintain awareness of overall organizational activities and advise senior PMS392 leadership as needed. • You will identify and prioritize actions requiring final decision-making authority of the senior leadership. • You will liaise regularly with the PMS392 senior leadership on programmatic and administrative issues to ensure internal and external stakeholder guidance, direction, and assignments are effectively executed. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading a department-level team in the development of maintenance, modernization, and sustainment of submarines (e.g., cost, performance, and schedule). 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=GS-ADMIN 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. 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. 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 ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. 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. 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. 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 Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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