Supervisory Program Manager

Missile Defense Agency•Redstone Arsenal, AL

About The Position

This position is with the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), at the NH-0340-4 broadband level. The incumbent leads and manages program cost, schedule, and performance matters across the Missile Defense System (MDS), and oversees program operations and Theater-Based Defense capabilities. The position is recruited under Direct Hire Authority for Acquisition Demonstration Business and Technical Management. It is a Critical Acquisition Position and an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management. The role establishes and manages program execution objectives consistent with Agency goals, policies, and directives; directs complex missile defense management and program strategies; and oversees technically complex projects for the Theater-Based Defense Office. The incumbent manages assigned program resources and support activities, collaborates on integrated program support and joint initiatives with Flag Officers and SES managers, and directs Directorate policy development, planning, and execution. The position also oversees technical planning, design, systems engineering, integration, configuration management, and lifecycle management for interdependent missile defense capabilities. The position is full-time, with a Maxi Flex tour of duty and occasional overtime and travel. It is situational telework eligible. The role requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance, a written three-year service agreement, and Advanced DoD Acquisition Program Management certification within 48 months of entry. The incumbent must also earn 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in Federal service.
Meet at least two of the following three specialized experience areas: applying systems acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and practices to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance; communicating information to senior leaders orally, in writing, and through presentations; leading teams and coordinating cross-functional and cross-organization program support.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance.
Must obtain Advanced DoD Acquisition Program Management (Back-to-Basics) certification within 48 months of entering the position.
Must obtain 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
Must sign a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the Critical Acquisition Position for at least three years.
Subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
May be required to complete a probationary period, including a supervisory probationary period.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage program execution objectives consistent with Agency goals, policies, and directives.
Initiate, plan, and direct complex missile defense management and program strategies as directed.
Initiate and oversee technically complex projects for the Theater-Based Defense Office.
Manage assigned program resources and support activities that provide MDA Theater-Based Defense expertise to Combatant Commanders.
Accomplish integrated program support activities requiring frequent collaboration and joint initiatives with Flag Officers and SES managers inside and outside MDA.
Direct Directorate policy development, planning, and execution in accordance with the Program Director's mission execution intent.
Provide leadership, guidance, and direction across program operations to synchronize business operations and technical management.
Oversee central technical planning, design, systems engineering, integration, and configuration management for Theater-Based Defense capabilities.
Ensure related radar systems are integrated into a coherent, logical, and interoperable missile defense architecture.
Manage total lifecycle management for interdependent component capabilities supporting the Missile Defense System.