This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD). CWMD's mission is to develop strategies to protect the country from threats. This position serves as the Radiation Portal Monitor Enterprise (RPME) Program Manger which provides oversight of RPME, a Level 1, multibillion dollar portfolio of programs and is responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of all programs. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Program Manager, GS-0340-15, your typical work assignments may include: Providing supervision, leadership, oversight, mentoring and management of personnel engaged in acquisition program management and other support for procurement for major systems, component parts, kits, and services for all programs managed within the portfolio. Analyzing and evaluating the portfolio schedule, budget, and performance objectives to develop a comprehensive, time-phased, integrated, and consolidated approach designed to meet mission requirements. Applying Defense and DHS related acquisition principles in program management to assist with leading Acquisition program teams in life cycle management activities that include, but are not limited to: competitive procurement using innovative solutions and other transactional authorities, requirements maturation, technology development, integrated master schedule (IMS) development and management, cost estimation and tracking, system procurement, test and evaluation planning, sustainment planning and assessment, program analysis, and contract management. Providing advice and guidance to program managers on the development and execution of acquisition (concept, development, and deployment) plans, growth and development of Program Management skills and training, and all other aspects of acquisition activities. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• This position has been designated as SPECIAL SENSITIVE and requires you to obtain and maintain security clearance at the TOP SECRET level with access to sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) to perform the assigned duties.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Managing acquisition programs with responsibilities such as management of integrated master schedules, budgeting for and executing program funding, and performing risk management activities; Identifying issues and developing solutions to cost, schedule, and technical performance risks; Performing all functions typically associated with first- and second-level supervision of personnel engaged in acquisition program management; and Analyzing and evaluating the portfolio schedule, budget, and performance objectives. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If you do not provide a copy of your certification with your application, you will be rated ineligible. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor(s): This is a Critical Acquisition Position and requires certification, at the time of permanent selection, in the acquisition career field of Program Management at the Senior Level III, or (DoD equivalent) DAWIA Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Program Management Level 3 certification. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Ryan Weisbrod
• Phone: 202-964-4829
• Email: [email protected]