This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is to fill a vacancy within the PM SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT (SE) PROJECT DIRECTOR CONSTRUCTIVE SIM SYST ASA (ALT), PEO STRI, ORLANDO FL 32826

Duties

Serves as Assistant Program Manager responsible for managing new systems through advanced development, production and fielding; or fielded systems undergoing extensive modification, retrofit, or rebuild. Directs the work of specialists within the office and, through functional managers, the activities of a great many matrix support. Exercises management control of all functional inputs to the program. Develops plans for accomplishment of assigned projects. Directs effective utilization of project resources. Develops and establishes the controls necessary to manage internal operations, matrix support and the support of other command and agencies. Analyzes the impact that contemplated budget revisions, proposed adjustments, legislative changes, economic trends or directives from higher echelons may have upon projects. Maintains a continuous up to date cognizance of all aspects of project(s). Establishes priorities, maintains control and all project milestones and takes necessary action to ensure that all milestones are met. Maintains liaison with appropriate representatives of DA, industry, supporting organizations and involved foreign governments to assure up-to-date awareness of the planning of all actions. Attends high level conference and meetings with representatives of DoD, DA, AMC and other commands and agencies, private industry and foreign countries.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Acquisition Back- to- Basics- Selectee must meet position requirements for practitioner certification in (A) Program Management within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel away from your permanent duty station requirement of up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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: In order to qualify for this position, an applicant's resume must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Coordinating acquisition support activities necessary to meet program objectives; 2) Directing the effective use of project resources to accomplish program objectives; 3) Developing controls to manage internal operations, matrix support and provide support to commands; 4) Analyzing the impact of budget revisions and/or proposed adjustments for current projects. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalent). This is a DOD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for the demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-III of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-12 through GS-13 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities. Back to Basics: Practitioner (formerly Level II): This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Program Management-A) certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. The Army Acquisition Workforce is charged with a critical mission to cultivate innovation, design the impossible, and provide Soldiers with what they need to be successful. This is done through people-a workforce of more than 32,000 Army acquisition professionals from scientists and engineers to accountants and program managers who turn Army requirements into products and services, managing everything from cradle to grave. Civilians make up 96% of the Army Acquisition Workforce, and specialize in one of six functional areas and serve in over 20 commands stationed around the globe. For more information, visit: https://asc.army.mil/web/recruitment/

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.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6ECAA PEO STRI ORLANDO LTDAU DO NOT MAIL Jacksonville, FL 32232 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk