PROGRAM MANAGER

Prescient Edge

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management, specifically in training systems acquisition.
  • Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate effectively across various stakeholders.
  • Experience in preparing budgets, schedules, and compliance reports for government programs.
  • Strong background in Aviation Maintenance and Aircrew/Operator training systems management.
  • Familiarity with Contractors' roles and evaluation criteria in program procurement.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and manage all aspects of assigned programs from inception to delivery.
  • Act as the primary liaison with training agencies and user commands to ensure program success.
  • Develop a comprehensive master program plan addressing hardware, software, and courseware needs.
  • Build and lead a capable team tailored to the program requirements.
  • Formulate acquisition strategies and assess contractor performance for training systems.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Potential for job stability and growth within the Department of Defense.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a government setting.
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Program Manager in the Acquisition Management Department of NAWCTSD ORLANDO.

Duties

  • You will be responsible for planning, directing, leading, managing, and controlling all aspects of assigned programs from initial plans through acquisition and delivery of the hardware and support systems.
  • You will serve as the Command's spokesperson and primary management interface with interested training agencies, training support agencies, and user commands in all matters related to assigned programs to achieve quality program success.
  • You will utilize established management tools to develop a master program plan which identifies all tasks addressing hardware, software, and courseware spanning the entire training systems acquisition process.
  • You will assure that the team is composed of the best individuals for the program(s), taking the most expedient measures to accomplish it.
  • You will develop acquisition strategies for the various components of the training system research including the determination of which elements or phases will be performed by contractors and what criteria will be used for selection and evaluation.


Requirements

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 STRL jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower band level. This requirement is called time-in-band. Time-in-band 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.
  • MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • 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 a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12/13) or pay band (DA-05) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in order to perform the duties of a Program Manager. Specialized experiences must include duties related to the following: (1) Providing overall direction, coordination, and management of all facets for Aviation Maintenance and Aircrew/Operator training systems; (2) Interfacing with headquarters, contractors, and other government activities on all program matters; (3) Directing the activities of a multi-disciplinary staff of assistant managers, project engineers, business managers, and functional specialists (who may or may not be under direct administrative control) to ensure overall technical and project direction of the Aviation Training program. (4) Preparing and managing all planning documentation associated with program organization, product development, and material acquisition, including budgets, schedules, reports, and related records; and (5) Implementing and ensuring compliance with national, headquarters, and local policies applicable to the 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

0340 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/program-management-series-0340/

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.

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.

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

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.

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