About the Position: This announcement will be used to fill a Program Manager (Deputy Project Manager Acquisition), NH-0340-04, position with the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). The selected applicant will be assigned to the Joint Project Manager for CBRN Special Operations Forces (JPM CBRN SOF). Position may be filled at APG, MD or Stafford, VA.

Duties

The major duties of the Program Manager (Deputy Project Manager) are: Serves as a Supervisory Deputy Project Manager for an assigned DOD acquisition system and/or related mission equipment. Responsible for all aspects of acquisition to include development, testing, system integration, production, fielding, sustainment, and product improvements with a multi-million dollar annual budget. Reviews programming documents received from HQDA to determine effect on assigned programs. Based on analysis and evaluation of cost, schedule, and performance objectives, develops comprehensive time-phased and budgeted programs designed to meet mission requirements. Performs the full range of supervisory functions. Plans work to be accomplished, sets priorities, and assigns deadlines. Evaluates work of subordinates, gives advice/counsel, and provides instruction on both technical and administrative matters. Maintains continuous liaison with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and monitors collaborative planning for the Project. Stakeholders include pertinent military users, Program Executive Office (PEO) staff, ASA (ALT), HQDA, DoD, and representatives from other federal agencies to render advice and counsel on assigned acquisition programs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This is a Critical Acquisition position.
• This position requires the selectee to sign a written tenure agreement to remain in the Federal service in this position for at least three (3) years.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Advanced level in the Acquisition Career Field "Program Management" within 48 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure, and annually thereafter.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.

Qualifications

All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application WILL NOT be considered. The JPEO-CBRND exists to manage our nation's investments in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment. Our headquarters is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, but we have offices across the United States. There are six unique directorates within JPEO-CBRND, which manage the acquisition of CBRN equipment as an enabler to achieving the National Security Strategy and supporting the U.S. Armed Forces: Sensors, Medical, Protection, Integration, Enabling Biotechnologies, and Special Operations Forces. JPEO-CBRND is in an acquisition demonstration project. We offer competitive salaries, pay banding, and pay for contribution. Our benefits program includes alternate work schedules with flexible hours, telework, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for certain health and dependent care expenses, a civilian fitness program, vacation and sick leave, insurance plans (health, dental, vision & life), and a three-tiered retirement plan. We encourage you to visit our website for additional information on the organization and our mission, https://www.jpeocbrnd.osd.mil/. This is a pay banded position. The NH-04 band encompasses grades 14 and 15 under the General Schedule (GS) system. 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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as performing duties which include: 1) Managing multiple aspects of an acquisition system or related acquisition program 2) Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program meets cost, schedule and performance goals; and, 3) Leading a team of acquisition professionals by prioritizing/assigning work, assessing performance, and developing subordinates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyCommunicationsLeadershipProgram/Project Management

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-W6DZQ0 JPEO FOR CHEM BIO RADLGL AND NUCLR DEF DO NOT MAIL Stafford, VA 22556 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk