PROGRAM MANAGER

Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION DIVISION of COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU.

Duties

• You will participate in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) by developing, evaluating, and defending C4I acquisition strategies.
• You will strategize include requirements definition, budget development, program execution, program management, and program transition from research and development to fielded systems.
• You will provide programmatic oversight of C4I research and development, test and evaluation and procurement efforts that include networks, tactical communications systems, high bandwidth data communications systems, fire support C2 etc.
• You will direct, manage, and evaluate acquisition initiatives having immediate and long-term effect on Naval Special Warfare (NSW), SOF, and the expenditure of considerable resources that often results in changing NSW tactics and doctrine.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Managing acquisition programs, developing strategies and/or requirements; overseeing program execution, evaluating cost, performance, and schedules. Foundational Experience: - Expert experience managing complex acquisition or technology programs, including developing requirements, schedules, budgets, acquisition strategies, and transition plans from research and development through fielding. - Experience utilizing Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems, advanced electronics, and the operational context of Naval Special Warfare and maritime special operations forces. - Skill in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System processes; contractor-performance and cost oversight; test planning and analysis; and balancing performance, cost, and schedule tradeoffs. - Experience independently analyzing complex technical and programmatic issues, developing solutions where guidance is incomplete, and influencing or negotiating with senior military, government, industry, and technical stakeholders. Desired skills: - Ability to lead complex C4I acquisition efforts from requirements definition through research, development, testing, procurement, and fielding. - Strong program-management skills in acquisition planning, scheduling, budget development and execution, cost/schedule/performance tradeoff analysis, and contractor-performance oversight. - Technical ability to evaluate C4I architectures, advanced electronics, tactical communications, networks, data systems, and test results in support of operational requirements. - Skill in analyzing ambiguous or conflicting technical and programmatic issues, developing practical solutions, and establishing criteria where established guidance is limited. - Ability to build productive relationships and influence senior military, government, industry, and technical stakeholders to gain resources, resolve issues, and advance program objectives. - Familiarity with Naval Special Warfare and maritime special operations operational needs, including the capabilities required by operators, Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel, and Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Planning and Evaluating Financial Management Contracting/Procurement Problem Solving Resource Management This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Other Information

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.