Supervisory Program Manager

Defense Health Agency • Fort Detrick, MD

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About The Position

This is a direct-hire solicitation for an Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project position designated as a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) and Key Leadership Position (KLP). The incumbent serves as a Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (DPAE), reporting directly to a Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for an assigned portfolio of capabilities. The role directs technical, acquisition, and programmatic efforts to ensure programs meet established policies, deadlines, and funding levels, and guides program formulation and implementation to integrate the PAE portfolio. The DPAE oversees portfolio-wide cost estimating, planning, programming, budgeting, and program integration; establishes near- and long-range goals based on changes in law, program authority, and funding; and advises senior executives on significant technological matters related to the portfolio’s strategic direction, integration, and execution. The position represents the organization at meetings, conferences, and briefings with authority to act on behalf of the PAE, and manages workforce recruitment, development, retention, and performance evaluation. The position is mission essential and requires a minimum three-year tenure agreement. The incumbent must hold Advanced Career Level (formerly Level III) certification in Program Management at assignment, obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access, and complete required financial disclosure reporting. A one-year supervisory probationary period applies as specified in the posting. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience managing technical project requirements, including life-cycle development, acquisition, testing, and product improvement, to ensure deliverables meet program objectives; executing project budget plans in accordance with established cost and funding levels; formulating project life-cycle documentation to support milestone reviews or leadership decision-making; and leading teams collaboratively to achieve project objectives. Experience must be at the NH-03 or equivalent next-lower level.
• Advanced Career Level (formerly Level III) certification in the Defense Acquisition Workforce career field of Program Management is required at time of assignment.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Sign a tenure agreement requiring at least three years in the position.
• Submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Complete a one-year supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not previously been met.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• The position is subject to suitability or fitness determination, applicant testing and random drug testing, and is designated mission essential.
• Applicants must meet applicable DoD acquisition workforce certification and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Career Level certification in the Defense Acquisition Workforce career field of Program Management is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct technical, acquisition, and programmatic efforts to ensure programs are executed in accordance with established policies, deadlines, and funding levels.
• Guide the formulation and implementation of programs to ensure total integration of the PAE portfolio.
• Oversee cost estimating, planning, programming, budgeting, and program integration across the PAE portfolio.
• Establish immediate and long-range goals and objectives based on changes in law, program authority, and funding levels.
• Provide expert advice to high-level executives on significant technological matters regarding the strategic direction, integration, and execution of the PAE portfolio.
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and briefings with full authority to act on behalf of the PAE.
• Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-quality and diverse workforce.
• Evaluate military and civilian subordinates against established standards and critical performance elements.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits.

What This Job Offers

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