Program Manager (Mq-4 Support Equipment Project Officer)

Naval Air Systems Command•Lakehurst, NJ

About The Position

The Program Manager (MQ-4 Support Equipment Project Officer) serves in the NAWCADLKE SE & ALRE Group Support Equipment Department, PEO (A) & UAS SE Division Ashore UAS SE Branch of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE. The role provides direction, coordination, and management for all facets and functions of a major technical program or several closely related technical programs. It prepares program planning documents concerning organization, product development, and material acquisition, including budgets, schedules, reports, and related records. The Program Manager acts as a point of contact for NAWC and interfaces with headquarters, contractors, other government activities, assistant managers, project engineers, business managers, and functional specialists. The position requires specialized experience leading multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams and managing acquisition and sustainment efforts for Support Equipment, Aircraft and Launch and Recovery Equipment, or other major programs or platforms. Duties include coordinating cross-site teams, managing program risks and issues, representing programs at leadership reviews and milestones, managing resources and contract requirements, fielding assets for domestic and international customers, and developing and implementing program policies. Employment is subject to federal hiring conditions, including U.S. citizenship, suitability, E-Verify, applicable time-in-grade requirements, and obtaining and maintaining an interim and/or final security clearance. The position is covered by DAWIA certification and continuous learning requirements. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
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 an offer or removal.
Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and earn required Continuous Learning points within established timeframes.
May be required to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DA-05 or comparable GS-12/13 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
Experience leading multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams to plan, budget, and execute acquisition and sustainment efforts for Support Equipment, major programs or platforms, or Aircraft and Launch and Recovery Equipment programs.
Experience coordinating and leading multidisciplinary, cross-site teams, including program offices, NAVAIR departments, warfighter stakeholders, contractors, and/or other government activities.
Experience managing program risks, issues, and opportunities and representing a program during leadership reviews with senior leadership at key milestones and events.
Experience planning, leading, and managing program resources, executing contract requirements, and fielding assets for domestic and/or international customers.
Experience developing and implementing program policies, resolving critical issues related to policy application, and providing project direction.

Responsibilities

Provide direction, coordination, and management for all facets and functions of a major technical program or several closely related technical programs.
Prepare planning documents for program organization, product development, and material acquisition, including budgets, schedules, reports, and associated records.
Serve as a point of contact for NAWC and coordinate with headquarters, contractors, other government activities, assistant managers, project engineers, business managers, and functional specialists.
Lead multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams to plan, budget, and execute acquisition and sustainment efforts for Support Equipment, Aircraft and Launch and Recovery Equipment, or other major programs or platforms.
Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary, cross-site teams, including program offices, NAVAIR departments, warfighter stakeholders, contractors, and other government activities.
Manage program risks, issues, and opportunities, and represent the program during senior-leadership reviews at key milestones and events.
Plan, lead, and manage program resources, execute contract requirements, and field assets for domestic and/or international security cooperation customers.
Develop and implement program policies, resolve critical policy-application issues, and provide overall project direction.