About the Position: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) leads and manages the research, development, production, procurement and equipping of lethal armament and protective systems to provide Joint Warfighters with overmatch capabilities to defeat current and future threats world-wide.

Duties

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, Joint Program Executive Office (JPEO) 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.
• This is a Critical Acquisition position.
• 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 position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 75% of the time.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure, and annually thereafter.
• 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 Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

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 EmployeesDomestic 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. 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 StrategyLeadershipOral CommunicationProblem Solving

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-W6DTAA US ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk