Supervisory Program Manager

Summary

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $130,987 to $197,200 (includes 21.91% locality) For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $143,913 to $197,200 (includes 33.94% locality)

Duties

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for leading and managing all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Missile Defense System (MDS). This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Supervisory Program Manager at the NH-0340-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Establish and manage objectives for program execution consistent with Agency goals, policies and directives. Initiate, plan, and direct implementation of complex, varied missile defense management and program strategies as directed. Initiate and oversee technically complex projects for the Theater-Based Defense Office. Manage all assigned Program resources and support activities essential to provide MDA Theater-Based Defense expertise to the Combatant Commanders. Accomplish integrated program support activities requiring frequent collaboration and Joint initiatives with Flag Officers and SES managers internal or external to MDA. Responsible for the Directorate's policy development, planning and execution in accordance with the Program Director's mission execution intent. Provide leadership, guidance, and direction across all program operations to synchronize business operation and technical management. Oversight of central technical planning, design, systems engineering, integration and configuration management of the Theater Based Defense capabilities & functional management to ensure the full integration of all related radar systems into a coherent, logical and inter-operable missile defense architecture. Manage the implementation of the total lifecycle management concept for all interdependent component capabilities supporting the Missile Defense System. Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Applying systems acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule risk performance. Communicating information to senior leaders orally, in writing and with presentation material. Leading teams, coordinate cross-functional and cross organization program support. Collaborate efficiently across programs, organizations, functional IPTs and external stakeholders 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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. Appointment of Department of Defense Spouses (NonComp Civ Sp): Are you the spouse of a current Department of Defense, Department of State, or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty? Supporting Documentation: You are required to submit proof of marriage AND permanent change of station (PCS) orders: spouse's PCS orders (showing you as a dependent) and/or copy of marriage certificate. If you are a current or previous Federal employee, please include your most recent SF-50. Other Information

Other Notes: CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP). Selectee for this position will be required to sign a written agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the federal service in this critical acquisition position. ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Advanced Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position. DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: CAP: Position is a DoD Critical Acquisition Position & requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Advance certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years and sign a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. Click here for more details and Resources. 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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) 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 may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.