IT Program Manager (Policy And Planning)

Joint Activities • Doral, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will serve as an IT Program Manager at USSOUTHCOM in Miami, Florida. This Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation uses the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security & Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position leads the Joint Plans and Exercises Branch, aligning communications planning and exercises with command priorities and operational needs. It develops long-range plans and resource requirements to address capability gaps and support future command and control operations, and directs communications planning for exercises and contingencies to validate readiness, interoperability, and mission support. The incumbent also provides cross-functional operational support to inform decisions, manage risks, and deliver timely plans, reports, and briefings. The role supervises military and civilian personnel and monitors contractor work to meet mission objectives, performance standards, and quality requirements.

The position requires a Top Secret/Special Sensitive security clearance and access to classified National Defense information. It is covered by an alcohol and drug testing program, including required urinalysis before appointment and periodically thereafter. Temporary duty or business travel is required approximately 10% of the time. The incumbent may need to work nights, weekends, holidays, or shift schedules in response to contingencies or other directed requirements, and may travel on military and commercial aircraft. Required qualifications must be met through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience applying joint operational planning, exercise, and information technology principles to develop communications planning products supporting command and control readiness.
• One year of specialized experience analyzing operational requirements, cybersecurity risks, and interoperability gaps to recommend capability, resource, or policy solutions.
• One year of specialized experience coordinating with military, interagency, and partner-nation stakeholders to integrate communications requirements into exercises, contingency plans, and senior leader briefings.
• Specialized experience must be at the level typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in Federal service (GS-13). Education cannot substitute for the experience requirement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive security clearance and access, process, use, and safeguard classified National Defense information.
• Pass required urinalysis testing before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Participate in the Department of War or Department of the Army immunization program, including required live vaccinations when deployed within the area of responsibility.
• Obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Joint Plans and Exercises Branch and align communications planning and exercises with command priorities and operational needs.
• Develop long-range plans and resource requirements to address capability gaps and support future command and control operations.
• Direct communications planning for exercises and contingencies to validate readiness, interoperability, and mission support.
• Provide cross-functional operational support to inform decisions, manage risks, and deliver timely plans, reports, and briefings.
• Supervise military and civilian personnel and monitor contractor work to meet mission objectives, performance standards, and quality requirements.

Benefits

• Relocation, recruitment, or retention incentives may be authorized at management discretion.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a move is in the Government's interest.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed