PROGRAM MANAGER

Strategic Systems Programs

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level or higher.
  • Experience leading stakeholders through complex system lifecycle phases.
  • Demonstrated application of systems engineering disciplines to meet mission objectives.
  • Strong business acumen related to program management and system integration.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance. Confirm eligibility for travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a team for the Conventional Prompt Strike program.
  • Set priorities, assign tasks, and ensure timely project completion.
  • Provide technical direction for hardware and software development.
  • Represent the organization in high-level meetings with stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with government directives and technical specifications.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Potential eligibility for relocation incentives or recruitment bonuses.
  • Job stability with federal employment benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional training and development
  • Involvement in impactful national defense projects.
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 a System Integration Lead within the Weapon System (WS) Engineering and Integration Branch (SPC4) of Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program office leading development of Navy's Hypersonic Weapon System.
  • You will lead and coordinate a team of contractors and government national team, setting priorities, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely project completion and reporting in order to support program goals.
  • You will provide technical and programmatic direction and coordination for Weapon System Engineering and Integration activities, Hardware and Software development, and Weapon System Certification in support of rapid development.
  • You will represent the organization in meetings with external stakeholders, other government agencies, contractors, making decisions that impact the development, performance, certification, and fielding of the Weapon system.
  • You will ensure compliance with government directives and policies, interpret technical specifications and contracts, and implement local standards for system engineering hardware and software related to the WS.


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.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following Leading stakeholders through various lifecycle phases of a complex system, applying systems engineering disciplines, and business acumen to meet mission objectives.

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.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business Management & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

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.

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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