Program Manager (Director, Prime Contracts Division) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 25-NA30-20-12670603-EN Department National Nuclear Security Administration
Salary $201,124.00 to $207,500.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/16/2025 Close Date 1/30/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy.

The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors is also the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Deputy Commander, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command. Responsibilities for this Program area are contained in Executive Order 12344 of 1 February 1982, which is codified in 42 U.S.C. §7158 and 50 U.S.C. §§ 2401 and 2406.

Duties

As a Program Manager (Director, Prime Contracts Division), you will:

  • Performs work of exceptional complexity and responsibility with wide latitude for independent judgment in developing and effecting a coordinated and effective prime contracts plan. The prime contracts program has a critical impact on the highly complex Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP), involving the combined efforts of multiple contractors and facilities. Program procurements involve both Department of the Navy (DON) and the Department of Energy (DOE) interagency contracts and require the incumbent to possess a good working knowledge of highly complex Naval Nuclear activities.
  • Develops, coordinates, and implements Program policies and procedures relating to procurement, acquisition, and contract administration activities for the NNPP. Supervises and directs these functions within headquarters and ensures headquarters policies and procedures are implemented by the Program's field activities, prime contracts, and DOE Contracting Officers. Defines major policy considerations requiring the attention of the Director and advises the Director on financial and other business matters affecting the Program's work.
  • Plans, coordinates, approves, and at the headquarters level, supervises all major Program procurements with and by the Program's prime contractors. Program procurements cover the full range of requirements from research and development to production and include prime contracts for the operation of Government-owned laboratories and prime and subcontracts of virtually every type. This effort involves establishing Program procurement policy, requirements identification, procurement strategy, and enforcing (at the headquarters level) the terms and conditions of prime contracts, operating contracts, and subcontracts.
  • Assesses prime contractor operations and performance in the areas of procurement, contract/subcontract administration, nuclear material management, and cost control, and ensures uniform contract/subcontract administration within the Program and compliance with the applicable Department of Defense (DOD), DON, and DOE policies.
  • Coordinates and directs the evaluation of prime contractor proposals involving nuclear-powered ships, nuclear propulsion components, systems, and cores, as well as plant design, construction, overhaul refueling, and technical support. Provides consultation to senior Program technical management on contractual matters pertaining to contractors and ship acquisition programs.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and controls the integration of technical evaluation and procurement strategy to ensure the resulting contract fulfills all Program requirements. Provides information and counsel to senior Naval Reactors Technical personnel for relevant contractual matters.
  • In consultation with appropriate senior technical management, plans and coordinates the development of short and long-range budgets for new construction Navy vessels, nuclear reactor components, replacement of reactor cores, nuclear fuel, reactor core reprocessing and consumption of special nuclear material. Oversees administration of Program cost estimating process.
  • Provides oversight of, direction for, and direction to more than 200 Government and contractor field personnel regarding all major contractual/procurement activities associated with current field office and procurement prime contracts and subcontracts valued at nearly $7 billion annually with nearly $50 billion in active contracts.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of job offer or removal.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
  • The position is covered under the DOE Drug-Free Workplace Order 343.1. The tentative selectee must test negative prior to final selection for this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter.
  • Subject to Financial Disclosure OGE Form 450.

Qualifications

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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 grade level GS-15 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

  1. Experience with analytical and evaluation methods to perform assessment of issues related to major policy, Program, and contracts and acquisition decision.
  2. Experience with contract administration, analysis planning and execution of major program procurements for nuclear-powered ships.
  3. Ability to plan, coordinate and approve at the headquarters level, and supervise all major Program procurements with prime contractors.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Administrative and Management Positions: General Schedule Qualification Standards

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.

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- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience)
- Employer's name and address- Supervisor name and phone number
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- Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the EN-5 level.

Additional information

  • The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
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  • As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three pre-defined quality categories under Category Rating procedures. These categories are "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified. 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Administration and Management
  • Communication
  • Internal Controls/Integrity
  • Leadership


Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the Well Qualified category (or higher).

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (01/30/2025) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12670603

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

  • Your RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
  • Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
  • Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
  • Veterans' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Roberta Duff
Address
Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors
814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122
US
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