Program Manager

Summary The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and supporting the ASW (IBP) and Deputy Assistant Secretary of War Global Investment & Economic Security (GIES) regarding the development, execution, and monitoring of all GIES related acquisitions requirements. This position is responsible for also coordinating and collaborating with USW A&S Defense Business Office, Washington Headquarters Service Acquisition Directorate (WHS AD), and USW Office of General Counsel (OGC), among others. Responsibilities This is a Direct Hire Public Notice open only to current federal employees, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority (DHA) authorized under the Department of War Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) for position in the Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent is particularly responsible for the development of requirements and the monitoring of the advisory and assistance support contract, the technological artificial intelligence (AI) contracts, and the automation of multiple functions. The incumbent will define deliverables, structure project work plans, and provide leadership solutions to solve the most complex acquisitions and relevant financial processes. The incumbent will lead the development and execution of training of government personnel regarding the use of contracts for mission support. The incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the acquisition portfolio, planning the spend plan, and ensuring GIES mission support. The incumbent has a general understanding of business processes across product lines and the ability to help design and recommend process changes, procedure redesigns, etc., as needed to support the IBP mission while assisting with quality efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the NH-IV level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-III (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to (1) Developing requirements and defining deliverables, project work plans, and performance metrics for complex technical contracts, specifically including advisory and assistance support, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation-focused contracts; and analyzing performance data to monitor contractor work execution; (2) Managing the financial portfolios of major acquisition programs, to include designing spend plans and tracking execution to support operational mission requirements; AND (3) Designing and recommending process improvements, standard operating procedures, and workflow modifications to optimize transaction accuracy, quality, and efficiency. 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 may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. 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Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: View email address on click.appcast.io Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.