PROGRAM MANAGER

Clarification from the agency

Current permanent competitive service Department of Defense (DoD). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 31.5.612) and DoD Civilian Spouse. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) eligibles: Retained Grade Preference (RGP), Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible, Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP).

As a PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-0340-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

This is a senior position within Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Nuclear Enterprise Support Directorate (NE) Nuclear Surety Department (NS). The incumbent works under the supervision of the Nuclear Operations Support Division Chief (NSO).

• The incumbent serves as a senior management and program analyst and advisor to the NS leadership, providing business administration, acquisition management, budget management, and program management expertise to the NS Department.
• Serves as a portfolio manager responsible for the coordination and implementation of strategic efforts, addressing intra-department program issues and coordination within NE Directorate, and all matters pertaining to DTRA budgetary and programmatic reporting requirements.
• Ensures DTRA programs, projects, and operations are aligned with strategic objectives.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must 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: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: In-person at facilities located at Ft. Belvoir, VA., may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval, not to exceed current Agency guideline, and not eligible for remote telework.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Occasional travel away from the normal duty station is required.
• May be required to work overtime/compensatory time.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Position may require specialized training that will be provided by the Agency.
• A valid driver's license is required to support travel requirements.
• As an Acquisition Workforce position you will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years, acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every year and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

- Managed the lifecycle of research and technology development-from integration to application-while ensuring compliance with complex acquisition regulations.

- Developed and managed Research & Development programs and schedules, conducted programmatic and financial analyses (including monitoring and reporting obligations) utilizing cost and effectiveness evaluation tools.

- Led or managed comprehensive programs related to mission assurance, nuclear surety, or nuclear stockpile operations.

- Applied administrative regulations and operating procedures to establish program objectives, manage operational schedules, and forecast resource requirements.

- Oversaw and administered policies, procedures, and system management for a large-scale federal travel management system.

(Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
2. ACQUISITION STRATEGY: Knowledge of the principles and methods for developing an integrated acquisition management plan that describes the business, technical, and support strategies, including the relationship between the acquisition phases, work efforts, and key program events (for example, decision points, contract awards, test activities).
3. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of a program to include providing oversight of multiple projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities (for example, benefits management, life cycle management, program governance).
4. Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
5. Strategic Thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.


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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):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 AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement:
In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Receiving Disability Retirement eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

DoD Civilian Spouse Hiring Authority (Noncompetitive): You are required to submit proof of marriage and PCS orders. Current or former Federal employee most recent Sf-50.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Resume:

• IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

• All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).

• If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

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