Program Manager

Naval Air Systems Command•Patuxent River, MD

15d

About The Position

The Program Manager serves in the Systems Acquisition Group, Program Management Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. The role provides life-cycle management for assigned programs, encompassing acquisition, development, testing, production, integration, sustainment support, and financial management. The Program Manager coordinates the functions and disciplines involved in acquiring assigned systems and equipment, including overall planning, direction, execution, and control of procurement and support efforts. The position participates in developing acquisition strategies and comprehensive program plans, helping define program goals and schedules, and determining and allocating resources such as funding, manpower, and facilities. It involves building teams and coordinating logistics, engineering, and other support across NAWCAD/NAVAIR, field activities, laboratories, and contractor facilities. The Program Manager advises higher-level officials on program status and issues requiring resolution or adjustments to plans and schedules. The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, participation in direct deposit, and compliance with applicable federal hiring requirements. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained before entering duty. DAWIA certification in the assigned functional area and tier, along with required Continuous Learning points, must be achieved within established timeframes. Travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations may be required, including travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 or DA-04 level, or qualify through the specified graduate education pathway. The position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Federal employees and applicants may be subject to additional eligibility and documentation requirements described in the announcement. Federal employment includes access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Retired military members appointed within 180 days of retirement are subject to applicable statutory provisions.
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 duty; failure may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
Must obtain DAWIA certification in the assigned functional area and tier, and required Continuous Learning points, within established timeframes.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 or DA-04, including experience with weapon-system acquisition systems and processes; reviewing, analyzing, and implementing procurement policies; managing program requirements, objectives, metrics, schedules, funding, and resources; identifying process improvements and best practices; and advising management and colleagues on difficult problems, studies, alternatives, and command representation.
Alternatively, applicants may qualify with a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. A transcript is required when qualifying through education.
Must be able to travel to domestic and overseas locations and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Provide life-cycle management for assigned programs, including acquisition, development, testing, production, integration, sustainment support, and financial management.
Coordinate functions and disciplines related to acquisition of assigned systems and equipment, including planning, direction, execution, and control of procurement and support efforts.
Participate in developing acquisition strategies and program management documents.
Work with program office personnel to define program goals and prepare comprehensive plans and schedules for accomplishing those goals.
Contribute to identifying program resource needs and allocating funding, manpower, facilities, and other resources.
Build teams and coordinate logistics, engineering, and other support across NAWCAD/NAVAIR, field activities, laboratories, and contractor facilities.
Advise higher-level officials on program status and problems requiring resolution or changes to plans and schedules.
Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.