Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander)

United States Army Installation Management Command•Redstone Arsenal, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Program Manager (Deputy Garrison Commander) at the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Garrison at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The position manages and directs installation and tenant activity operations for a large, multi-mission garrison and provides administrative program direction to civilian directors, supervisors, site leads, and special staff across a wide range of functional program areas. The incumbent formulates garrison goals, policies, and objectives; implements internal controls to ensure accountability; monitors implementation of higher-level policies and guidance; and recommends adaptations for local conditions. The role is supervisory and centrally managed, and may involve rotational assignments based on command needs. It requires eligibility for Secret security clearance or access, travel up to 25% of the time, and submission of a financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.

Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service managing and directing installation support services that directly affect a multi-service operation and complex, multi-mission military installation.
  • Experience providing program direction, objectives, strategies, and evaluations for installation support functions such as financial management, contracting, law enforcement and security, housing, family and community activities, internal review, equal opportunity, personnel, public works, environmental, energy, fire, and emergency services.
  • Experience managing and evaluating operational factors, assessing fiscal soundness, and taking appropriate action to ensure operational success.
  • Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
  • Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • Ability to meet a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required to assess supervisory ability and fitness for continued employment.
  • Must submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
  • Position requires temporary duty or business travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Eligible applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct installation and tenant activity operations for a large, multi-mission garrison.
  • Provide administrative program direction to supervisors, site leads, civilian directors, and special staff across functional program areas.
  • Formulate goals, policies, and objectives for the garrison.
  • Implement an internal control system to support accountability as part of overall garrison management controls.
  • Monitor implementation of higher-level policies and guidance and recommend adaptations for local situations.
  • Manage and evaluate the impact of operational factors, assess fiscal soundness, and take appropriate action to ensure the success of installation programs and activities.
  • Provide program direction, objectives, strategies, and evaluations for installation support functions, operations, and activities.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
  • Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
  • Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
  • Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
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