Learning Production Manager

Summary

This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code Section 1746 and Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A Section 213.3106(h).

Selections may be made at any advertised grade/band: AD-11 (Band A) or AD-12 (Band B). Each increasing grade/band level will entail further knowledge skills and abilities and complex duties that may be commensurate with compensation.

Duties

Responsible for overall project management of portfolios of learning assets both synchronous and asynchronous that support the acquisition learning environment. Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Serves as project manager for assigned portfolio of learning assets monitoring and supporting development redesign upgrade and maintenance and repair of new and existing training products.
• Identifies required personnel/staff resources (e.g. project team lead subject matter experts instructional designers multimedia/graphic developers video processors developers and programmers gaming and simulation experts and quality assurance specialists) to support learning asset projects.
• Develops project plans cost estimates deliverables and schedules for each project within the asset portfolio.
• Leads project teams in defining performance outcomes and quality standards for each learning asset in the portfolio and provides quality assurance tests on the final products.
• Tracks and manages project portfolio against production schedules budget and performance reporting on status to management on a regular basis to include any obstacles facing the project(s).
• Reports and documents progress to communicate with project team members and key stakeholders.
• Manages and resolves issues as they arise identifies potential risks and creates mitigation plans to overcome issues.
• Ensures all team members (Government and contractor) understand responsibilities project milestones and interdependencies.
• Analyzes resolves (when possible) and/or makes recommendations on solving issues with resources or team members and identifies any issues relative to contractor performance.
• In support of assigned projects prepares outsourcing work statements for new services tools and capabilities; leads market research and source selection evaluations in support of outsourcing efforts.
• When designated performs Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties for outsourcing efforts that result in an awarded contract. All COR activities will be performed in accordance with delegation letter and DoDI 5000.72 DoD specifically Enclosure 6.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance please go to for more information
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance
• The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime irregular shifts and/or on the weekend.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial aircraft.
• You may be required to serve a two year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements

To qualify for this position at a respective band/grade level you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the required years of specialized experience one band/grade-level lower (or equivalent) to include having specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Requires experience in project management and use of integrated master scheduling systems
• Requires familiarity with Contracting Officer Representative duties and responsibilities and knowledge of federal contracting and budget/financial execution.
• Requires experience with learning asset development and application.
• Requires Knowledge of instructional systems applications especially as they apply to adult learning.
• Highly Desired: professional certification in program management.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements:

• WarU Pay Band A (AD-11) (Equivalent to a GS-09 through GS-13 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience:
  • Basic requirements for Band A include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree and up to four years of experience in the appropriate functional area.
• WarU Pay Band B (AD-12) (Equivalent to a GS-14 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience:
  • Basic requirements for Band B include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of six years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band B.

Please note: Technical certifications and/or experience may be approved by the WarU Chief of Staff (delegated from the WarU President) to meet the needs of the University.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

WarU requires reporting to the assigned duty location during each pay period.

The intent is to use Direct Hiring Authority to fill this position.

This position is only hiring at Band A or Band B.

This position is in the Excepted Service. For more information regarding Excepted Service employment please visit: you are a current Federal civilian employee in the Federal Competitive Service if selected you must sign a statement of understanding acknowledging you are transitioning from the Federal Competitive Service to the Federal Excepted Service.

Initial appointment is made for a period of three years conditional upon satisfactory completion of a WarU probationary period of two years. At the one year mark as part of an annual review consideration is given to extending the appointment; thus at any one time moving beyond that point an employee will have two years remaining.

WarU employees enjoy flexible work schedules and transit subsidy. At the supervisors discretion.

WarU participates in e-Verify with the Department of Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

If selected for this position you must be able to start employment within 30 days of acceptance (unless otherwise approved by WarU).

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Accepting this position you may be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Employed Annuitants (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. Click here for more information.

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:

Manager