PROGRAM MANAGER

Office of Naval Research

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent.
  • Experience in implementing and maintaining OPSEC programs.
  • Proficient in planning and conducting training related to OPSEC.
  • Skilled in threat identification and vulnerability evaluation.
  • Experience in protecting Critical Program Information (CPI).

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Division Head overseeing OPSEC program implementation.
  • Plan and conduct training for OPSEC education and awareness.
  • Identify threats and evaluate vulnerabilities related to OPSEC.
  • Develop and maintain the command's Critical Information List (CIL).
  • Manage and track the OPSEC program budget.
  • Develop metrics to assess OPSEC support efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
  • Access to a range of family benefits.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies by position type.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a Program Manager in the Corporate Logistics Code 054 of OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH.

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Division Head and will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the OPSEC program covering the command and all supported Naval Research Enterprise (NRE) activities and provides OPSEC oversight.
  • You will plan, train (education and awareness), threat identification, evaluation of vulnerabilities and development and implementation of countermeasures related to OPSEC.
  • You will develop and maintain the command's Critical Information List (CIL).
  • You will manage, justify, and track the budget associated with the OPSEC program.
  • You will develop and maintain metrics on OPSEC support efforts.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band (NO-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following: 1.) Implementing and maintaining the OPSEC program, covering the command and all supported Naval Research Enterprise (NRE) Manager (PM) activities; 2.) Providing planning, training (education and awareness), threat identification, evaluation of vulnerabilities and development and implementation of countermeasures related to OPSEC; 3.) Supporting the protection of Critical Program Information (CPI); and 4.) Developing, implementing, and monitoring procedures involving protection of classified/sensitive unclassified information and activities not protected by traditional security programs and procedures.

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

As a Condition of employment accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under Chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code, will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Department of War Office of General Counsel and not the Office of Special Counsel.

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.

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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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