Summary

The National Security Agency currently has opportunities for experienced Program Managers to oversee cost, schedule, and performance for acquisition programs. Program Managers at NSA deliver positive foreign intelligence and cybersecurity outcomes for the nation, from managing funding invested in workforce training to overseeing development of the most innovative and classified technologies.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Duties

From managing funding invested in workforce training to overseeing development of the most innovative and classified technologies, program managers maximize the impact of every dollar by guiding programs to succeed. Candidates will manage and execute designated Programs in accordance with appropriate DoD and Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) statutes, regulations, policies, and instructions governing Program Management. This includes acquisition programs funded with PFR or external non-pay dollars. Candidates will be assigned to a program where the duties may vary on the type of program supported. Duties may include:

- Establishing and managing cost, schedule and performance baselines for acquisition programs and has experience in tracking program milestones.
- Implementing best practices and processes to track progress of services and development of capabilities in terms of defined cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.
- Adjusting priorities and resource allocation based upon objective program performance data.
- Providing data-driven metrics and analysis to support forward-looking decision-making.
- Establishing governance processes for program and related reviews.
- Working with NSA Operational Test Authority to ensure that rigorous testing is performed to satisfy Department of Defense/Director of National Intelligence/Industry guidelines while demonstrating that an acceptable level of customer expectations were assessed and met.
- Leveraging data and analysis from systems engineers, configuration managers, contracting officers, and/or financial managers to inform program performance measures.
- Providing program status reports and briefings to internal management, NSA senior leadership and government oversight officials in the DoD, ODNI, and Congress.
- Collaborating with senior executive leaders, senior technical leaders, system engineers, and fellow program managers to further develop and advance strategic vision and goals.
- If not already completed, training in federal acquisition to become certified Program Management under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) within 24 months of employment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in a Business Field (for example, Program Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, and Economics) or a Technical Field (for example, Engineering, Systems Management, Computer Science, and Information Technology).

Relevant experience must be in business (for example, financial trend and forecast, contract management) or program management (for example, project management, trend and forecast analysis, earned value management, cost benefit analysis, balanced scorecard, activity based costing, life cycle cost estimating, activity based budgeting, gap analysis). For Senior level, informal supervisory experience is also required.

FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.

SENIOR
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Education

Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $84,601 - $185,234 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

The ideal candidate:

- Easily juggles multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Communicates clearly and builds positive working relationships with customers, professional colleagues internal and external to the organization.
- Successfully collaborates in a blended work environment with civilian, military, and contractor personnel.
- Can conduct quantitative and qualitative program/project analyses such as earned value management.
- Known as a leader of people and/or projects and is trusted with a significant level of responsibility.
- Identifies, manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
- Can balance big (long-term strategic planning) and small (monitoring contract details) terms to deliver program requirements.
- Understands information technology and telecommunication programs, programs, tools and processes is a plus.

Required Documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1247496

Agency contact information

NSA POC

Phone: 1-844-424-4737
Email: intelcareers@nsa.gov
Address: NSA External Hiring
9800 Savage Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755
US

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