The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for establishing program objectives, making recommendations, planning milestone dates, tracking the processes and costs throughout the life-cycle of the program.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated June 23, 2023. As a Program Manager at the NH-0340-4 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the Program Manager for space acquisition programs/projects to meet all actions and risks related to program cost, schedule, and performance. Establishes program objectives, makes recommendations, planning milestone dates, tracking the processes and costs throughout the life-cycle of the program. Provide programmatic leadership on execution of contract requirements packages under and adhere to acquisition governance process. Develop and conduct management reviews, decision and information briefings related to acquisition policy, planning and assessment. Convert and execute relevant acquisition strategic goals into program/capability delivery to the warfighter. Execute baseline remedial and preventive actions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxiflex
• Recruitment Incentives: Relocation or Recruitment Incentive $15K
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". Position is required in office 13+ days/month. This is not a remote position.
• Incumbent may be subject to rotation for career-broadening opportunities.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance.
• This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position.  Incumbent will be required to sign a written tenure agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the Federal Service in the Critical Acquisition Position.
• This is a drug testing designated position.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Apply system acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility of space systems, including cost, schedule risk and performance. OR Lead teams, provide program support, and collaborate across programs, organizations, functional IPTs and external stakeholders. OR Communicate information to senior leaders and external stakeholders orally, in writing and with presentation material. OR Apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness. 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. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]