Program Manager

Summary About the Position: For this announcement DAFN241813220790 current Flexible Length Modified Renewable Term (FLMRT) employees MUST apply under the Reinstatement eligibility to be considered. This position is also being filled under announcement number DAFN241813228982 for current permanent Department of Army Civilian Employees. If you are a current permanent Department Army Civilian, you must apply under announcement number DAFN241813228982 to be considered. Responsibilities Serves as the Vehicle Electronics and Architecture Program Manager which aids in the execution of multi-million dollar Task Instruction/Work Directive based contracts. Manages multiple Task Instructions running concurrently and at various stages of life-cycle, ensures cost, schedule and performance are at required standard or higher. Maintains flow of contract documentation through work processes and assignment to various contract officer representatives (CORs). Manages a comprehensive program of research, development, procurement, production, supply and maintenance to provide a balanced, economical and effective system for customers within the assigned programs. Identifies problem areas and determines and directs actions necessary to accomplish the project plan. Evaluates pertinent data from higher headquarters, field commands and industry to provide ready, accurate and complete response to policy and program status inquiries. Represents organization at high-level conferences and meetings, other commands, agencies, and private industry on matters pertaining to all aspects of assigned programs. Reviews reports, analyzes issues, directs problem solving, evaluates progress, assesses outcomes, reports on cost/schedule/technical progress and out comes, and recommends follow-on actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: Your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DE-02, equivalent to GS-05 thru GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Managing acquisition life cycle program activities of equipment and services; Effectively communicating critical information to senior leadership through briefings and written examples; and/or Analyzing cost comparison options for modernization efforts; Utilizing logistics data management software to maintain and update records, statistical data, and inventory. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE 02/GS-11). This position is part of the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project. CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Management Demonstration Projection. The DE-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-12 step 1 through GS-13 step 10 grade levels. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Oral Communication Program Management Technical Competence Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Three year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) (CP) 51- General Administration and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentives will not be authorized. Position may be filled as a TERM Appointment not-to-exceed (NTE) five years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Selectee must be informed in writing regarding the nature and consequences of accepting the appointment. The selectee must complete the Statement of Understanding - Conditions of Term Appointment or Statement of Understanding - Conditions of Temporary Appointment. Command may appoint using the Flexible Length Renewable Term (FLRT) Authority.