Program Manager

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Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $130,987 to $197,200 (includes 21.91% locality)

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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acquisition Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As a Program Manager at the NH- 0340-04 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provide managerial and technical leadership and demonstrate understanding of international affairs and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to develop and implement successful integrated acquisition and operational policies, plans and assessments. -Manage actions and risks of assigned program for cost, schedule, and performance program metrics. Ensure assigned acquisition program is capabilities-driven, utilizing agile processes, integrated, and delivering expected performance within cost and schedule, at reasonable risk.
• Planning, organizing and coordinating activities of the C2BMC Foreign Military Sales Integration Product Office. Performs, directs, reviews and evaluates activities relating to development of an FMS product line.
• Provide oversight of a diverse team of civilian and contractor personnel in direct support of Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Combatant Command (CCMD), National Security Agency (NSA), National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) and partner nation priorities.
• Coordinates development and fielding activities across numerous Integrated Product Teams. Supports execution of FMS Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) procurement cases and technical assistance activities.
• Executes the C2BMC FMS acquisition strategy and program management activities to include support for Pricing & Availability (P&A), Letter of Request (LOR), and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) execution.
• Provide programmatic leadership on execution of contract requirements packages under the responsibility of DA (ie. Performance Work Statement, Request for Proposals, etc.). Adhere to the MDA Acquisition Governance Process to include understanding the charters and authorities of the agency and provide management oversight thereof.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is Situational telework eligible.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
• This is a Mission Essential Function position.
• Employee must obtain/maintain Special Sensitive (SCI) security Clearance
• CAP- This is an acquisition position coded advanced in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics certification within 36 months of entry into position.
• Incumbent must acquire continuous learning points every 24 months.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Construct strategic product development planning documentation.
• Manage all aspects of a DoW program throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Interface with high-level stakeholders to ensure program meets cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Lead a team of acquisition professionals by prioritizing/ assigning work, assessing performance, and developing subordinates.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP) . Selectee for this position will be required to sign a written agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the federal service in this critical acquisition position.

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Advanced in Program Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position.

• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: CAP: Position is a DoD Critical Acquisition Position & requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Advanced Certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years and sign a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. Click here for more details and Resources.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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 successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO 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.

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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