Program Manager (Vendor Threat Mitigation)

Joint Activities•Doral, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Combatant Commander, but are compact enough that our staff also works with senior leadership representatives of our inter-service, inter-agency and (public and private) international partner organizations. Our contribution to furthering our country's relationships with South and Central American nations and peoples are substantial. Duties Manage the command Vendor Threat Mitigation program to reduce risks to forces, missions, and commercial support across the United States Southern Command area of responsibility. Develop command Vendor Threat Mitigation policies to implement applicable laws, Department of War directives, and supply chain risk management requirements. Assess vendor risks to identify threats to contracted commercial support and determine appropriate mitigation measures before contract award. Lead the logistics and intelligence fusion working group to integrate threat information into vendor risk assessments and operational support decisions. Integrate Vendor Threat Mitigation requirements into joint plans, orders, exercises, and logistics annexes to improve operational readiness.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Position requires a Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET/Special Sensitive Level as the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified National Defense information.
Position requires travel up to 25% of the time.
This is a "Key" position and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization.
Must be exempt from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
Must file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Incumbent may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays during exercises, crises, and contingency operations.
Incumbent must complete required training in vendor threat mitigation, supply chain risk management, and operational contract support.
If assigned a cyber workforce role, must meet applicable cyber qualification and continuing professional development requirements.
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) applying Department of War vendor threat mitigation, operational contract support, and supply chain risk management requirements to commercial support activities; 2) analyzing vendor, threat, and intelligence information to develop risk assessments and mitigation recommendations for contracting decisions; and 3) coordinating vendor threat mitigation requirements with contracting, logistics, intelligence, and operational planning stakeholders to support mission readiness.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
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.

Nice To Haves

If assigned a cyber workforce role, must meet applicable cyber qualification and continuing professional development requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage the command Vendor Threat Mitigation program to reduce risks to forces, missions, and commercial support across the United States Southern Command area of responsibility.
Develop command Vendor Threat Mitigation policies to implement applicable laws, Department of War directives, and supply chain risk management requirements.
Assess vendor risks to identify threats to contracted commercial support and determine appropriate mitigation measures before contract award.
Lead the logistics and intelligence fusion working group to integrate threat information into vendor risk assessments and operational support decisions.
Integrate Vendor Threat Mitigation requirements into joint plans, orders, exercises, and logistics annexes to improve operational readiness.