Program Manager

United States Fleet Forces Command • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

You will serve as a Program Manager in the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center. You will direct and supervise Department of the Navy spectrum management programs and initiatives, oversee all phases of the spectrum management process, and ensure the DON Spectrum Planning Subsystem (SPS) Certification and Frequency Assignment processes meet established Department of Defense and National Telecommunications and Information Administration timeframes. You will ensure the maximum feasible compatibility of electromagnetic devices, equipment, and systems within the DON and with other government and non-government spectrum users. You will provide supervisory guidance and direction to the NMSC Deputy Director, Division Heads, team managers, and support personnel.

This is a key, mission-essential position that requires immediate and continuing support for combat operations or combat-essential systems and continuity of operations during emergencies. The position may require travel within the United States and abroad, including frequent local driving for national-level meetings and conferences and an average of six international trips annually. Travel may involve extended periods on military or commercial aircraft and visits to remote or isolated sites. The responsibilities are described as fast-paced and subject to significant stress and strain.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Candidates must have experience supervising and administering communications-electronics systems; electromagnetic spectrum operations and spectrum management; radio frequency spectrum management principles, national and international frequency coordination, equipment spectrum certification, electromagnetic compatibility, host-nation coordination, interference resolution, and spectrum support to military operations; and working with frequency management authorities across DoD agencies and departments. Employment conditions include U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, required security clearance, pre-employment and random drug testing, and obtaining and maintaining a U.S. passport.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entering duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• 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 GS-14 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience supervising and administering communications-electronics systems.
• Experience in electromagnetic spectrum operations and spectrum management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of radio frequency spectrum management principles, national and international frequency coordination, equipment spectrum certification, electromagnetic compatibility, host-nation coordination, interference resolution, and spectrum support to military operations.
• Experience interacting with frequency management authorities across a variety of DoD agencies and departments.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet applicable pre-employment requirements and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Department of the Navy spectrum management programs and initiatives.
• Oversee all phases of the Spectrum Management process.
• Ensure DON Spectrum Planning Subsystem (SPS) Certification and Frequency Assignment processes adhere to established DoD and NTIA timeframes.
• Ensure maximum feasible compatibility of electromagnetic devices, equipment, and systems within the DON and with other government and non-government spectrum users.
• Provide supervisory guidance and direction to the NMSC Deputy Director, Division Heads, team managers, and support personnel.
• Provide immediate and continuing support to ensure combat operations or combat-essential systems remain available.
• Ensure organizational or facility continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks during contingency operations, disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies.
• Travel to national-level meetings and conferences and participate in international engagements, including an average of six annual trips abroad.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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