SLCM-N TEST MANAGER

Strategic Systems Programs

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in test planning and evaluation activities
  • Expertise in integrating test planning, design, analysis, and resource management
  • Demonstrated ability in risk assessment and comprehensive evaluation of system performance
  • Experience in advising on financial and contracting solutions
  • Prior experience in managing complex testing programs or initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Test Section Head for Sea Launch Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N)
  • Plan, direct, and ensure success of key test programs
  • Lead strategic planning for organizational goals related to SLCM-N
  • Provide expert advice on various testing initiatives
  • Negotiate and integrate management functions with customer needs
  • Develop and interpret testing management policies and guidelines
  • Oversee team activities and ensure project schedules are met

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package including health and retirement options
  • Eligibility for relocation incentives
  • Access to student loan repayment assistance
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development
  • Participation in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act programs
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 the Test Section Head for Sea Launch Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N).
  • You will provide overall planning, direction, and success of key test programs, systems development efforts, and/or testing initiatives for SLCM-N.
  • You will lead strategic planning to determine goals, objectives, direction, and priorities of assigned organization, program, or project to meet mission critical requirements.
  • You will provide expertise and advice on planning across a broad range of testing programs.
  • You will advise on financial and contracting problems and challenges and makes substantive recommendations for solutions.
  • You will negotiate and integrate functions with customer needs in support of managing efforts into a comprehensive management plan.
  • You will serve as a recognized authority in the development and interpretation of testing management and policies and guidelines.
  • You will manage team activities, progress, and scheduling to ensure successful project performance.


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.
  • 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 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 also 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: Planning, coordinating, and evaluating test and evaluation (T&E) activities by integrating test planning, design, analysis, resource and data management, risk assessment, and reporting to ensure comprehensice evaluation of system performance and support program decision-making.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 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 part of the Navy Nuclear Deterrent Mission.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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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