About the Position: These Program Manager (Deputy Product Manager Acquisition) positions are assigned to Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Lethality, Product Manager Soldier Weapons, located at Picatinny, NJ and Product Manager Small Arms Fire Control located at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Duties

Responsible for all aspects of the acquisition process to include development, testing, system integration, production, fielding, sustainment, and product improvements with a multi-million dollar annual budget. Oversees POM planning, cost estimating, program planning, budgeting, program integration, interoperability and oversight. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties for a team of assigned civilian (core and matrix), military, and contractor support personnel. Directs other DoD activities and contractor teams supporting the program to ensure requirements are met using available resources. Develops a comprehensive time-phased and budgeted program designed to meet mission requirements as well as cost, schedule, and performance goals. Reviews programming documents and directives received from HQDA to determine effect on assigned programs. Maintains continuous liaison and monitors collaborative planning with pertinent military users, DA staff and other agencies to render advice and counsel on assigned programs. Defends systems decision papers or other decision documents at each milestone in the life cycle of the project.

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 the Advanced level in the Acquisition Career Field Program Management within 48 months of entrance on duty.
• The duties of this position require submission of, on an annual basis, OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• Business travel required up to 50% of the time.
• 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.
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) and requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience is defined as: 1) Construct strategic product development planning documentation; 2) Manage all aspects of a DoD program throughout the acquisition lifecycle; 3) Interface with high-level stakeholders to ensure program meets cost, schedule and performance goals; and 4) Lead 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 or GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyCommunicationsLeadershipProject 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-W6DS01 PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE SOLDIER DO NOT MAIL Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk