Manager

Naval Sea Systems Command•Naval Surface Warfare Center, MD

15h

About The Position

The Manager serves in the Business Operations Office within the Naval Architecture and Engineering Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. The position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project, and the NT-6 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. The Manager oversees personnel and business operations across financial management, acquisition management, and property management to support the Department’s mission. The role provides leadership in adapting higher-level Department of War policies, processes, and practices to the Department’s needs; improving business operations and reducing operating costs; and planning, tracking, and reporting operational performance. The Manager also leads recruiting, employee performance management, disciplinary actions, mentorship, and succession planning within the office.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
Must obtain certification in the assigned DAWIA functional area and tier, and meet continuous learning point requirements within established timeframes.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
Must have at least one year of experience at the next lower NT-05 band (GS-13/14 equivalent) in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, managing business operations.
Experience must include oversight of the execution and administration of large contracts, developing and monitoring budgets over $10 million, and summarizing complex status updates for senior leadership.
Must demonstrate knowledge of simplified acquisition procedures, micro-purchase requirements, and materials and asset management requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise and steward personnel to maintain a healthy posture across financial, acquisition, and property management.
Oversee financial management of direct, service cost center, and overhead funds; acquisition management covering micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, and large contract awards and execution; and materials and inventory management.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with division and branch heads and staff, collaborate with peers outside the Department, and coordinate with department sponsors.
Tailor higher-level Department of War policies, processes, and practices to support the Department’s mission.
Develop, execute, document, brief, and publish efforts to streamline business operations and reduce operating costs.
Develop operational performance plans, track performance against plans, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Brief senior-level leadership on performance metrics and progress toward objectives.
Recruit for office positions by developing advertisements, interviewing candidates, and selecting personnel.
Set employee performance expectations and periodically meet with employees to assess progress and support their success.
Recommend performance awards and carry out disciplinary actions when required.
Coordinate mentorship opportunities and succession plans to guide junior employees and promote professional development.