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: Serves as Assistant Program Manager responsible for managing new systems through advanced development, production and fielding. This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 encompasses grades 12 and 13 on the General Schedule.

Duties

Direct the work of specialist within the office and, through functional mangers, the activities of a great many matrix support specialists. Review data relating to short- and long-term technical management, financial objectives and requirements to keep abreast of US program progress and anticipated problems to ensure synchronization for FMS programs. Maintain direct channel communications with system users and the user community. Coordinate planning, acquisition, fielding, and support for Foreign Military Sales program. Develops and establishes the controls necessary to manage internal operations, matrix support and the support of other command and agencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
• Must maintain and obtain a Secret clearance.
• This position requires submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Certification within 5 years of entrance on duty.

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: One year of specialized experience that includes: 1) Executing cost, schedule, performance, and risk activities within the acquisition life-cycle framework; 2) Coordinating acquisition support activities necessary to meet program objectives; and 3) Performing periodic reviews of financial execution to include obligations and expenditure. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level (NH-02/GS-11) position in the federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsFinancial ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingProject 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-APF-W6DQAA PEO AVIATION REDSTONE ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk