Program Manager

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities with Joint Staff Special Technical Operations cell and senior point of contact for commanders and decision makers across the military services the intelligence community Coalition partners and unified Combatant Commands.

Duties

As a PROGRAM MANAGER at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:

• Program Manager to Chief Special Technical Operations Division.
• Develops plans tasks and schedules for day-to-day activities as well as long-term enterprise-wide program improvements.
• Serves as Program Security Officer.
• Responsible for program management and execution of all security policies and requirements.
• Provides security matter expertise to Government Program Manager.
• Serves as central Billet Access Request manager.
• Reviews and analyzes Special Access Program and other security policies and procedures for division support.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: May Vary
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
• Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI) test and SAP Orientation Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and JP AS/JCA VS Virtual Training for Security Professionals Courses are also required.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applies expert knowledge of federal security concepts executive orders DoD policy Joint Staff policy and intelligence agency directives as well as National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to develop implement or enforce a security program;
• Oversees billets with knowledge of military command structure and Coalition partner activities that engage missions and plans;
• Applies expert methods and techniques to develop staffing standards covering organizational planning and execution across the globe;
• Performs appraisals of the utilization of Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations Special Access Program IT network resources to accomplish program objectives and goals.

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.

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

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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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: 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 selectees 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.

As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106. DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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.

Required Experience:

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