Summary

About the Position: This is an Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project position.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

This position is designated as a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) - Key Leadership Position (KLP).

Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.

Advanced In-hire MAY be authorized.

Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized.

Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized.

Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) MAY be authorized.

Duties

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• Directs technical, acquisition, and programmatic efforts to ensure programs are executed in accordance with established policies, deadlines, and funding levels.
• Guides the formulation and implementation of programs to ensure total integration of the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) portfolio.
• Oversees cost estimating, planning, programming, budgeting, and program integration across the PAE portfolio.
• Establishes immediate and long-range range goals and objectives based on changes in law, program authority, and funding levels.
• Provides expert advice to high-level executives on significant technological matters regarding the strategic direction, integration, and execution of the PAE portfolio.
• Represents the organization at meetings, conferences, and briefings with full authority to act on behalf of the PAE.
• Manages the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-quality and diverse workforce.
• Evaluates the performance of both military and civilian subordinates against established standards and critical performance elements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position/Key Leadership Position. Unless specifically granted a position waiver by the Army Acquisition Executive the following requirements are mandated: A tenure agreement period of 3 years.
• This Defense Acquisition Workforce (DAW) position requires the incumbent to be Level IV certified at time of assignment or able to acquire Level IV certification within 48 months of assignment in the DAW career category field of Program Management.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position is designated "Mission Essential".
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

1. Experience managing technical project requirements such as life cycle development, acquisition, testing, and product improvement, to ensure deliverables meet program objectives;
2. Experience executing project budget plans in accordance with established cost and funding levels;
3. Experience formulating project life cycle documentation to support milestone reviews and/or leadership decision-making; AND
4. Experience leading teams in a collaborative environment to achieve project objectives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03).

***Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Active Career Field. DOD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements. All Acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grade/level. Current requirements are available at Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu).

This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. The employee must meet the DODI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data filed in the header of the PD/PRD.

Program Management Advanced Level IV: Back to Basics Update: This is a DOD Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management certification within 48 months as of entrance on duty.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

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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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