PROJECT OFFICER

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a PROJECT OFFICER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Project Officer RD-TSX focal point for SOF and other sensitive clients of assigned assessment projects to support planning, managing, and execution from approval throughout closeout. Conducts assessments of SOF radios, EW and IW technology assessments, communication system assessments, risk management assessments, Special Studies, and assessment types defined by government client requirements. Develops Client Requirement Documents (CRDs) to articulate client/warfighter needs and address Program Manager and senior leadership comments. Develops and conducts various project related briefings to senior leadership, to include Technical Roundtables (TRT), Event Execution Document (EED) reviews, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and final reports reviews. Responsible for resource management and security for assessments. Ensures project requirements, timelines, and costs don't exceed agreements contained within the CRD. Develops project costs and manages project budget. Task Contracting Officer's Representative (TCOR). Develops task orders, and works with COR to properly and fully charge contractor support to projects. Provides CPARS feedback. Follows security directives and policies to protect classified client, and Operational Security (OPSEC) sensitive information. Project lead for assigned projects, leads teams combined of military, government civilian and contractor personnel in field environments and garrison. 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: Planning, coordinating, and executing operations, training exercises, or equipment fielding/integration activities involving specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), new gear, or technical capabilities in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF), specialized technical communities (e.g., Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD], Military Diving, Tactical Air Control Party/Joint Tactical Air Control [TACP/JTAC], or other sensitive mission sets), or high-consequence operational environments; Demonstrating critical thinking and dynamic problem-solving to identify operational gaps, mitigate risks, and implement workable solutions under time-sensitive, complex, or ambiguous conditions; Communicating operational and technical information across echelons, including collaborating directly with tactical operators/support personnel and delivering decision briefings, operational summaries, or recommendations to senior leadership (O-6/Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (SES), or senior civilian equivalents). 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

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): Competencies: Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork 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. Other Information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You will be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).