This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-0340-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Program Manager responsible for coordinating readiness programs related to deployment and mission-related activities. Ensures deployment readiness of the Agency's workforce is successful and identifies deployment requirements via applicable policies and procedures. Develops strategies to lead the Agency's deployment information and education processes and associated staff guidance and direction in support of crisis response. Takes initiative and leads in the planning and decision related to accomplishing the Branch's mission. Provides expert knowledge to other staff members on the Agency's missions, strategies, and goals. Collaborates with other staff sections for both individual and collective military readiness, training, and exercise participation. Assists the Branch Chief in the overall oversight of the Branch functions synchronizing deployment readiness programs. Anticipates, applies critical thinking and analysis of deployment and readiness programs and addresses gaps or critical shortfalls that may impact mission success. Integrates all aspects of associated programs managed from other staff sections to produce a comprehensive Agency readiness program. Prepares briefings for senior leaders on the use of vehicles, aviation assets, and other means of transportation to move deployable personnel to staging areas and points of debarkation. Develops plans to move and track luggage and containers through military and commercial travel systems. Authorizes resupply and retrograde of cargo and containers from overseas locations and briefs senior leaders on the disposition of those items back into the Agency. Coordinates activities for the Agency Deployment Coordination Cell (DCC) to ensure that all aspects of travel are addressed in accordance with Department of Defense Instructions, Directives, and Policies. Ensures that checklists have been completed and each specific online travel application and program has been verified.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized; https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-14: Exempt; GS-13: Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance based on a single scope background investigation with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI).
• Must have the ability to deploy and to travel on temporary duty orders 15% of the time CONUS/OCONUS.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid US passport.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift and load boxes and other items up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Experience serving as a subject matter expert responsible for coordinating readiness programs related to mission-related activities. Experience developing strategies to lead deployment information and education processes in support of a crisis response. Experience managing and developing deployment readiness policies, programs, and Agency guidance. Experience applying critical thinking and analysis of deployment and readiness programs, and addresses critical shortfalls that may impact mission success. Experience with evaluating plans, programs, and policies necessary to establish and maintain Joint and Combined activities. Experience with briefings on the use of vehicles, aviation assets, and other means of transportation to move deployable personnel to staging areas and points of debarkation. Experience developing plans to move and track cargo and containers through military and commercial travel systems. Experience with military controlled equipage and sensitive items for issue and eventual return, and ensuring that communication equipment is maintained in proper working order and completely functional. Experience with repairs and replacements for damaged or lost items, accountability, and record keeping. OR You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Experience assisting with serving as a manager responsible for coordinating personnel readiness programs related to deployment and other mission activities. Experience assisting with deployment readiness and other requirements using applicable Department of Defense policies and procedures. Experience assisting with managing deployment information and education processes in support of crisis response. Experience assisting with briefing individuals and groups for real-world strategies, and goals. Experience assisting with managing projects to completion and addressing critical shortfalls that may have an impact on mission success, and experience briefing senior leaders. Experience assisting with the use of government vehicles, aviation assets, and other means of transportation to move deployable personnel to staging areas and points of debarkation. Experience assisting with the movement and tracking of cargo and containers through military and commercial travel systems, and resupply and retrograde from overseas locations. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-13 & GS-14 grade levels.

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA HR
• Phone: 6146920259
• Email: [email protected]