Program Manager (Research Operations)

Defense Threat Reduction Agency • Fort Belvoir, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. As a PROGRAM MANAGER (RESEARCH OPERATIONS) at the GS-0340-14, you will serve as the recognized CBDP science and technology expert inside and outside DTRA, leading future strategic planning, S&T objectives, and long-range plans in support of the JSTO. You will exercise delegated authority to oversee planning, direction, and timely execution of the overall execution of the Research Operations Program including specific supporting projects. You will work closely with CBDP component action officers, OSD-level authorities, DoD laboratories, and international partners to coordinate infrastructure plans, sustain core scientific competencies, and address capability gaps. You will identify and translate joint military services warfighter requirements and strategic priorities into actionable technical objectives, program plans, and department strategy. You will represent JSTO and RD-CB directors at high-level governance bodies to influence public policy and CBDP programs. You will monitor and report program progress, maintain comprehensive project files, and coordinate strategic workforce planning to optimize chemical and biological defense S&T planning efforts.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 10% of duty time (CONUS/OCONUS).
• This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Program Management functional area.
• The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years.
• The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 450, upon entering the position, annually, and upon termination of employment, in accordance with DOW Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.
• Valid Passport required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
• Directing joint logistics planning and combatant command support to align operational requirements with strategic objectives
• Briefing senior leaders and informed policy decisions through authoritative analysis and recommendations
• Leading enterprise-wide and interagency initiatives that delivered measurable mission, policy, and program outcomes
• Developing and executing S&T strategic planning, portfolio management, and PPBE integration to align resources with mission priorities
• Applying CBRN/CBD expertise to coordinate stakeholders, build consensus, and support headquarters-level planning, policy development, and operations

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the recognized CBDP science and technology expert inside and outside DTRA, leading future strategic planning, S&T objectives, and long-range plans in support of the JSTO.
• Exercises delegated authority to oversee planning, direction, and timely execution of the overall execution of the Research Operations Program including specific supporting projects.
• Works closely with CBDP component action officers, OSD-level authorities, DoD laboratories, and international partners to coordinate infrastructure plans, sustain core scientific competencies, and address capability gaps.
• Identifies and translates joint military services warfighter requirements and strategic priorities into actionable technical objectives, program plans, and department strategy.
• Represents JSTO and RD-CB directors at high-level governance bodies to influence public policy and CBDP programs.
• Monitors and reports program progress, maintains comprehensive project files, and coordinates strategic workforce planning to optimize chemical and biological defense S&T planning efforts.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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