This position is placed in the Background Investigation's Federal Investigative Records Enterprise (BI FIRE) Operations Office. The purpose of this position is to serve as Program Manager of the Operations Office for the BI FIRE.

Duties

This announcement is open to:: All U.S. Citizens who live or are currently employed in the Boyers, PA local commuting area, which includes the Pennsylvania counties of Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango, and Clarion; Ohio counties of Trumbull, and Mahoning; and all cities existing in Pennsylvania or Ohio within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties. The incumbent leads the appointed Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) in oversight of BI FIRE investigative contracts, including evaluation of each contractor's operational performance. The incumbent establishes procedures relating to investigative issues, provides operational & policy guidance, and translates policy into operational procedures for federal & contractor staff. The incumbent manages & oversees a staff to ensure product and investigation quality and integrity by monitoring and overseeing performance in all areas related to the processing and delivery of investigation. As a SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER you will be responsible for the following duties: Provides executive support and oversight of new contracts initiated to supply necessary investigative support services. Establishes procedures relating to investigative issues, provides operational and policy guidance, and translates policy into operational procedures for federal and contractor staff. Manages and oversees a staff that ensure product and investigation quality and integrity by monitoring and overseeing contractor performance in all areas related to the processing and delivery of investigation. Serves as principal advisor to DCSA on all aspects of the FIRE Operations functions and on DCSA policies and procedures as it relates to the Group.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Contracting Officer Representative Training must obtain certification with 24 Months of entry into position.
• Functional Service Managers Level II Certification must obtain within 24 months from entrance of duty.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 08/05/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-/GG-14) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Managing budgets, deadlines, milestones, and assessing performance. Standardizing operational and policy guidance by translating policy to operational procedures. Overseeing studies research and analysis that involve developing procedures, revising work processes and instructions, designing program improvements and enhancements or researching new sources of support processing and record collection. Leading motivating, and influencing a team to achieve mission goals. (Experience must be reflected in resume.) Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Leadership- Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors. 2. Planning and Evaluation- Supports organizational goals and objectives in accordance with strategic and/or operations plans. Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes 3. Strategic Thinking- Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy; examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long term perspective; determines objectives and set priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]