TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

$187K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program or acquisition management for IT systems
  • Demonstrated ability to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals
  • Familiarity with Agile Project Management principles
  • Experience in financial control for IT system lifecycle management
  • Previous leadership roles in program execution

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive program plans and strategies
  • Facilitate management of IT business systems
  • Provide analyses and recommendations for stakeholders
  • Apply best practices in Agile Project Management
  • Support technical development and financial oversight of IT systems
  • Manage integrated master schedules for program tasks
  • Direct resource allocation to achieve project objectives

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
  • Potential eligibility for ad-hoc telework options
  • Opportunities aimed at improving government efficiency
  • Support for professional development through various training programs
  • Job security and stability associated with federal employment
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.

This announcement will close once it reaches 50 applicants.

Duties

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  • You will develop comprehensive program plans and strategies, monitor and control execution for the S3ALE program, enabling effective and efficient execution of the program and ensuring fulfillment of cost, schedule, and performance objectives
  • You will facilitate cost-effective management of Information Technology (IT) business systems to meet established goals and objectives.
  • You will provide analyses, reporting, and recommendations for line(s) of business, within the Naval Applications and Business Services program, to ensure the program office leadership and appropriate stakeholders are informed.
  • You will apply Agile Project Management with the best practices and methodologies to develop and execute acquisition management strategies.
  • You will support technical development and financial control of Business IT systems life cycle (e.g., cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk).
  • You will develop and manage to an integrated master schedule and/or integrated master plan that identifies all tasks, including procurement/contracting, development, integration, testing, establishing development etc.
  • You will direct the allocation and utilization of resources (e.g., budget, contract, equipment, and manpower) to accomplish the established program/project goals, objectives, and budgetary requirements.


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.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for APS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • 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 GS-13 grade level or pay band DP-03 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ability to lead acquisition and program management activities for assigned program/IT system to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements.

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 IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense.

This position is in the Personnel Demonstration Project under authority of Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

The pay schedule and pay band for all Demonstration Project Professional Positions will be DP-1/2/3/4.

This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

The salary range shown above represents all the positions within the pay band, including higher responsibility positions. Based on the responsibilities of this position the total adjusted salary may be capped equivalent to GS 14 step 10 at $187,093 -Washington, DC Adjusted Pay)

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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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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