PROGRAM MANAGER

Summary You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the SYSCOM SECURITY COOPERATION DEPARTMENT of NAVAL AIR SYSTEM COMMAND HQ-OSF. Responsibilities You will analyze needs and synthesizes requirements information to develop requirements for program initiatives and planning. You will identify and defends resource requirements (funding, manpower, facilities, etc.) for life-cycle management of the assigned program. You will, under the general supervision of the Program Manager or principal deputy, be responsible for the delivery of the assigned product within allocated cost, schedule, technical and support bounds You will serve as liaison and representative in negotiations with other commands and offices of the Navy, DoD, other governmental agencies and private organizations on matters pertaining to the assigned program. You will ensure that all program participants, both Government and contract organizations, keep program personnel advised of the status and progress of work efforts under their cognizance Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with international customers, U.S. Government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to establish customer requirements, negotiate solutions, and execute complex Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Experience managing all phases of program execution, including Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) development, amendments, modifications, implementation, and case execution while serving in a Case Manager, Program Manager, or comparable program management role. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Security Cooperation, and Cooperative Programs, including disclosure considerations, case development, case implementation, financial management, and lifecycle case execution. Experience leading the planning, coordination, and execution of international programs while ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. Government policies, regulations, and security assistance requirements. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of Department of the Navy and NAVAIR acquisition processes, including program management, engineering, logistics, sustainment, procurement, contracts, scheduling, and program milestone execution. Experience developing Statements of Work (SOWs), coordinating contractual procurement actions, and leading cross-functional teams through all phases of defense acquisition and program execution in support of complex weapon system or aviation programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.