PROGRAM MANAGER

Prescient Edge

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management or equivalent role in government or defense sectors.
  • Expertise in Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Security Cooperation, and cooperative defense programs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with international stakeholders and U.S. government teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. Government regulations and policies related to program execution and acquisition processes.
  • Experience developing Statements of Work (SOW) and managing contract actions within defense acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the creation of detailed program plans to meet fiscal and progress requirements.
  • Act as the primary liaison for all issues related to the assigned program.
  • Ensure seamless integration of planning with overall program and agency efforts.
  • Evaluate impacts of changes in acquisition and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Report on program status, proactively addressing any issues that arise.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Eligibility for various employment programs under the Department of Defense.
  • Potential relocation expense reimbursement for qualified new employees.
  • Opportunity to benefit from professional development and continuous learning programs.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the SYSCOM Security Cooperation Department of NAVAL AIR SYSTEM COMMAND HQ-OSF.

Duties

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  • You will direct the development of comprehensive program plans to ensure fulfillment of requirements, fiscal adequacy, and planned progress.
  • You will serve as the central contact point within the program office for all matters concerning the assigned program.
  • You will assure that all planning is fully integrated with the overall program Team effort and that of other participating services and agencies when involved.
  • You will analyze all changes that have an impact on the acquisition and develops responsive and effective changes in plans and strategies.
  • You will advise the higher-level officials of program status and of problems that require resolution.


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.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1.) Demonstrating ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with international customers, U.S. Government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to establish customer requirements, negotiate solutions, and execute complex Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. 2.) Managing all phases of program execution, including Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) development, amendments, modifications, implementation, and case execution while serving in a Case Manager, Program Manager, or comparable program management role. 3.) Demonstrating knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Security Cooperation, and Cooperative Programs, including disclosure considerations, case development, case implementation, financial management, and lifecycle case execution. 4.) Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of international programs while ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. Government policies, regulations, and security assistance requirements. 5.) Demonstrating knowledge of Department of the Navy and NAVAIR acquisition processes, including program management, engineering, logistics, sustainment, procurement, contracts, scheduling, and program milestone execution. 6.) Developing Statements of Work (SOWs), coordinating contractual procurement actions, and leading cross-functional teams through all phases of defense acquisition and program execution in support of complex weapon system or aviation programs.

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.

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.

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.

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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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