SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as a Telecommunication Specialist (Program Manager) for the Joint Activities located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted.DutiesHelp
- Serves as Telecommunication and Information Technology Projects Program Manager for the Joint Communications Unit.
- Delivers technical expertise and modernized telecommunications to maintain state-of-the-art information management programs for all supported organizations.
- Leads and oversees project related functions which prepare, guide, monitor, control, and report the activity effort in meeting implementation objectives throughout the life cycle of projects.
- Manages project databases to track planning, budgeting, and life-cycle configurations of authorized programs.
- Directs project databases and policies to manage budgets, resources, and status reports for Headquarters and participating organizations.
- Serves as representative at all Requirement Review Boards, Change Management Boards, and Vulnerability Management Boards. Maintains liaison with multiple inter-agencies and vendors.
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Conditions of employment- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
- In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
- May require TDY travel up to 30 days CONUS and OCONUS up to 20% of the time.
- In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role: Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months.
- In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role: Resident qualification requirements within 12 month.
- In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role: 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).
- Must obtain COR certification within 12 months of entrance on duty.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn 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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing telecommunications and IT projects that support joint and special operations missions; developing and fielding secure, interoperable communications systems while managing requirements, budgets, lifecycle replacement, and configuration control; and coordinating with cybersecurity personnel, contracting offices, vendors, and senior leaders to maintain system readiness, compliance, and modernization.
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.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- 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.
- This is an Information Technology Management Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment MAY be authorized for qualifying selectee.
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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.
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