Supervisory Program Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Springfield, VA

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About The Position

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Program Manager within the Security Capabilities Office, which identifies, analyzes, acquires, and sustains advanced security technologies and operational capabilities to strengthen transportation security. The office conducts strategic analysis to identify emerging threats, capability gaps, and operational needs, and develops innovative solutions to support frontline operations. The position advises senior leadership on planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing mission-support programs, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities. It leads policy and program development, plans and oversees resources and budgets, evaluates program performance, and coordinates high-visibility and time-sensitive projects. The role also directs studies and assessments, recommends operational improvements, and ensures compliance with policy and internal-control requirements. The position exercises first-level supervisory and managerial authority over assigned staff, including assigning and reviewing work, setting priorities and deadlines, evaluating performance, counseling employees, and recommending or initiating personnel actions. Occasional travel may be required. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless previously completed, and obtain FAC-P/PM or FAC-TM Level I certification within 12 months of entry on duty and Level II within 18 months. Level III certification may also be required based on duties and agency requirements.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in Federal service, or equivalent experience in state or local government or the private sector.
Experience advising senior leaders and managing the planning, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of major mission-support programs, strategic initiatives, or organizational priorities.
Experience developing policies and implementation plans, identifying risks and corrective actions, coordinating high-visibility or time-sensitive projects, and representing leadership with stakeholders.
Experience leading or supervising staff while managing program operations, budgets, procurement, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
Experience reviewing resource requirements; supporting staffing or reorganization efforts; evaluating programs through studies, audits, metrics, or internal controls; recommending process improvements; and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
Experience assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Must have reached age 18 at the time of application.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Selective Service registration is required.
Must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless previously completed.
Financial disclosure is required.
Must obtain FAC-P/PM or FAC-TM Level I certification within 12 months of entry on duty and Level II within 18 months; Level III may be required based on position duties and agency requirements.
Must maintain required continuing education and certification requirements.
Must meet the qualification requirements no later than the vacancy announcement closing date.
Resume must include narrative duties and start and end dates (month and year), hours worked (including hours per week for part-time work), and performance level (band or grade).

Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership on the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and management of mission-support programs, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities.
Provide recommendations on major program issues, including alternative approaches and courses of action.
Coordinate and execute confidential, controversial, time-sensitive, high-visibility, or executive-interest projects and actions.
Identify major problems and operational risks, anticipate potential issues, and propose preventive or corrective actions.
Advise senior leaders and staff principals on policies, procedures, and operational matters affecting assigned programs.
Interact with senior agency leadership and, when delegated, act on its behalf on matters involving the organization’s mission, functions, and staff.
Develop internal policies, procedures, program standards, operating methods, and implementation plans for assigned programs.
Establish annual, multi-year, short-term, and long-term work plans and align unit objectives with DHS, component, and organizational priorities.
Review regulations, directives, appropriations language, and policy requirements to determine their operational impacts.
Oversee fiscal, procurement, and resource-management aspects of major programs, including budget planning, contract administration, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
Review and concur in major resource requirements, plans, programs, and submissions; participate in resource planning concerning budgets, staffing, mission requirements, reorganizations, and related issues.
Develop budgets, recommend funding allocations, analyze resource utilization, and advise on management practices and resource changes.
Direct and conduct studies, reviews, assessments, and special projects affecting organizational missions, programs, and operations.
Evaluate program effectiveness, results, workflows, resource requirements, staffing, internal controls, and performance measures.
Identify ways to streamline operations, eliminate duplication, document processes, automate functions, establish work-measurement standards, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Review audit and investigative reports, determine corrective actions, and track implementation of corrections, policy changes, resource decisions, and organizational adjustments.
Consult with internal and external stakeholders on sensitive, controversial, complex, or high-impact matters and recommend courses of action.
Conduct or participate in conferences, briefings, discussions, and meetings to discuss plans, resolve issues, and coordinate implementation.
Supervise assigned staff by assigning work, setting priorities and deadlines, balancing workloads, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of work.
Review employee work and performance, ensure quality and production requirements are met, establish performance standards, and complete performance appraisals.
Provide technical and administrative advice, counsel, and instruction to employees.
Interview candidates and recommend or initiate selections, appointments, promotions, reassignments, and other personnel actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.