Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition)

Army • Fort Belvoir, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition) in the competitive service, located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Assistant Program Manager manages acquisition programs for new systems through advanced development, production, and fielding; fielded systems undergoing extensive modification, retrofit, or rebuild; and specified categories of critical problem issues associated with one or more fielded systems.

The position develops project plans and establishes controls for internal operations, matrix support, and support from other commands and agencies. It sets priorities, manages project milestones, and takes action to keep milestones on schedule or establish workarounds. The role reviews technical and financial information to assess program progress and anticipated problems, and applies technical and business knowledge to plan and direct systems acquisition programs. It coordinates system development and product improvement plans and establishes design and development objectives with users to ensure system capabilities meet user requirements.

The position is part of the Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce and requires Practitioner certification within 60 months of entry on duty. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Critical Sensitive-Top Secret security clearance. The position involves temporary duty or business travel 25% of the time, drug testing, and annual financial disclosure filing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) level in Federal service.
• Specialized experience leading Army system acquisition programs through development, production, fielding, and major modifications, and analyzing technical and financial data to assess program performance and address program issues.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet position requirements for Practitioner certification within 60 months of entry on duty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Critical Sensitive-Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete the Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Subject to drug testing before appointment and random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• Must file an annual financial statement and submit an OGE 278 or OGE 450 disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must meet basic eligibility and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Manage new systems through advanced development, production, and fielding.
• Manage fielded systems undergoing extensive modification, retrofit, or rebuild.
• Manage specified categories of critical problem issues associated with one or more fielded systems.
• Develop plans for assigned projects.
• Establish controls for internal operations, matrix support, and support from other commands and agencies.
• Establish priorities, maintain and control project milestones, and take action to meet milestones or implement schedule workarounds.
• Review technical and financial data relating to short- and long-term objectives and requirements to assess program progress and anticipated problems.
• Plan and direct systems acquisition programs using technical and business expertise.
• Coordinate system development plans and system product improvement plans.
• Establish design and development objectives with users to ensure system capabilities align with user requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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