Director, Engineering Systems and Technology Division

Summary This position is within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Engineering Systems and Technology Division (ESTD), has a great opportunity for a Program Manager. As a Program Manager you will serve as the Engineering Systems and Technology Division Director and manage the division through multiple subordinate branch chiefs. Responsibilities As a Program Manager, you will: Oversees the work of the following Branches: Vehicle Systems Branch; Command & Control, Communications, Computers, and Cyber Branch; Facilities Management Branch; As well as Unmanned Systems; Counter Unmanned Systems; and Fleet Management. Exercise management and oversight of all Division functions in support of OST. Plans, directs, supervises, and manages the work of divisional staff through multiple subordinate branch chiefs, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Provide long-range program development, implementation, and evaluation; budgetary planning; establishment and coordination of special program efforts and major projects; and identifying operational needs and reporting requirements to attain desired programmatic goals and results. Advise OST and NNSA senior program officers on all matters relating to Command & Control, Communications, Computers, and Cyber; Vehicle Systems; Facilities Management; Unmanned Systems; Fleet Management and Transportation Safeguards System (TSS). Communicates with all levels of the NNSA organization to include top level officials, contractor management officials, and other groups and organizations that affect the TSS mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. The OST mission is performed on a 24-hour, 7 days a week basis, and this position has been designated as required to participate in both scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary or two (2) year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year supervisory probationary period. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14. Specialized experience for this position is defined as demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary staff; ensuring compliance with all technical requirements for the secure transport and safeguarding of nuclear weapons, components, special assemblies, and special nuclear materials, while directing diverse technical disciplines to maintain a safe, secure, and reliable transportation mission; and proven capability in program management, budget creation and execution. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position and education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. All positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with agency policy and applicable regulations. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE. Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.