PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Sea Systems Command

• $191K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management or strategic initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and initiatives
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement across government, industry, and academia
  • Strong analytical skills to identify risks and recommend solutions
  • Ability to develop executive-level briefings and reports

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Deputy Branch Head for Strategic Initiatives in the Submarine Industrial Base office
  • Support management and execution of strategic engagement portfolio
  • Lead strategic initiatives and special projects, establishing project plans and performance measures
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to advance program priorities
  • Develop executive-level briefings and decision papers for senior leaders
  • Supervise personnel, setting priorities and providing guidance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees
  • Access to a range of family benefits
  • Eligibility for benefits varies by position type
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Participation in the federal retirement system
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 serve as the Deputy Branch Head for Strategic Initiatives, for the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) office
  • You will serve as principal deputy to the Strategic Initiatives Branch Head, supporting management and execution of the Submarine Industrial Base strategic engagement portfolio and representing the Branch Head, as delegated
  • You will lead assigned strategic initiatives and complex special projects; establishes project plans, milestones, deliverables, responsibilities, performance measures, and implementation approaches.
  • You will coordinate across Submarine Industrial Base functional areas and with government, industry, academia, workforce organizations, and state and local stakeholders to advance program priorities and resolve execution issues.
  • You will develop executive-level briefings, decision papers, status reports, dashboards, and other products that support senior-leader engagements, decisions, and follow-up actions.
  • You will supervise assigned personnel; establishes priorities and performance expectations; provides technical and programmatic guidance; and supports workforce planning, training, and professional development.


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.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • 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 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 programs, strategic initiatives, or special projects to identify risks and recommend corrective action.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-04 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. This position has a control point; thus the salary range may be capped at the GS-15, step 05, which is equivalent to $191,850. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

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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