This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Program Manager (Systems Acquisition Manager Acquisition) position is assigned to Special Operations Aviation Command, located at Fort Eustis, Virginia.

Duties

Develop plans and objectives for assigned systems acquisition projects. Ensure that the final acquisition strategy incorporates all product life cycle requirements including design and prototype development, test, logistics support, and follow-on evaluation/product improvement. Analyze assigned portions of the program guidance received from higher headquarters. Provide direction, assistance, and support for all operations and activities under the authority of the Program Manager (PM). Task, direct, and coordinate with other internal and external organizations and offices engaged in the development and implementation of plans and objectives to assure that actions are in keeping with the PMs management direction. Serve as a systems acquisition manager, and advises higher level management on all matters relating to one or more specifically assigned systems.

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.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Practitioner Level in the Acquisition Career Field Program Management within 60 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

The pay band NH-03 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-12 to 13. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities. 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. To qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Interfacing with leadership and technical teams to develop and defend plans for assigned programs; 2) Coordinating acquisition support activities necessary to meet program objectives; 3) Assisting with the development of programmatic documentation such as Acquisition Plans and Acquisition Strategies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11).Education CANNOT be substituted for experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AD-W470AA US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVIATION CO DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA 23604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk