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. See "Additional Information" for more details about the position.

Duties

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• You will lead the planning, direction, and execution of complex programs by establishing long and short term objectives, managing resources, resolving competing priorities, and ensuring successful delivery of organizational goals.
• You will design and execute comprehensive outreach strategies that attract both traditional and non-traditional industry partners.
• You will identify emerging trends and opportunities that align with modernization priorities.
• You will establish and nurture relationships with both internal and external key stakeholders including those across the private sector.
• You will provide actionable information and recommendations to senior leadership based on market research and analysis to identify potential partners, investment opportunities, and innovative solutions.
• You will assist in managing industry challenges, including but not limited to, production bottlenecks and capacity challenges, and provide advice and recommendations.
• You will serve as a technical expert and senior advisor, to include the review, analysis, and recommendations for improving manufacturing.
• You will coordinate with integrated product teams and contacting personnel to provide expertise on rapid acquisition options.
• You will provide expert guidance to senior leaders, represent organizational interests before internal and external stakeholders, influence strategic decisions, and recommend solutions that improve program performance and mission outcomes.
• You will oversee managers and staff by assigning work, balancing workloads, coaching employees, evaluating performance, and fostering collaboration that strengthens accountability, productivity, and continuous organizational improvement.
• You will develop and present clear briefings, reports, and recommendations for leadership, communicate program milestones and challenges, and ensure stakeholders remain informed of progress, risks, and required actions.
• You will direct program planning by defining priorities, establishing schedules, negotiating resource requirements, monitoring costs and progress, and adapting plans to address changing mission needs while maintaining successful execution.
• You will build productive relationships across organizations, lead teams in solving complex problems, and promote effective teamwork that achieves strategic objectives and lasting results.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Mastery of Defense Acquisition Focused on Innovative Pathways: Demonstrated mastery-level knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System, with a specialized and proven expertise in executing rapid and flexible acquisition mechanisms.

2. Mastery level knowledge and skill utilizing and executing the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques sufficient to participate in and facilitate technical evaluation of technology capability to measure technology developments and system performance.

3. Mastery level knowledge and skill to communicate at the highest levels both orally and in writing (focused on strategic communication with senior leaders across government, military and commercial sectors) and to utilize and execute problem solving and decision-making techniques.

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=Group-Standards

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.

You will serve as Industry Outreach Lead (Program Manager) for Portfolio Acquisition Executive-Marine Corps (PAE-MC). The Industry Outreach Lead (Program Manager) is a senior position that serves as the recognized technical expert and principal advisor to the PAE MC, the Deputy PAE MC (DPAE MC), and the Executive Director for industry engagement and accelerating modernization efforts. The complexity and scope of this role require a candidate with deep experience in private industry and investment, a robust network across both traditional and non-traditional sectors, and a proven track record of driving innovation through public-private partnerships.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Recruitment/Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy.

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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