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U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center Program Manager (Supv Program Officer Acquisition) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Summary About the Position: Announcement will be used to fill three Supervisory Program Officer, NH-0340-04, positions with the JPEO-CBRND. Selected applicants will be assigned to the Joint Project Manager for CBRN Sensors (JPM CBRN SEN). The NH-04 pay band encompasses grades 14 and 15 under the General Schedule (GS) system. This position is eligible for supervisor differential as outlined in the DoD AcqDemo Operating Guide. Responsibilities Develop procedures relating to the financial management, acquisition strategy, and logistical support services required by the project. Performs contract administration by overseeing Requests for Proposal, conducting contractor programs reviews, approving data items and engineering change proposals. Review and/or develop regulatory documentation specific to the assigned project and recommend appropriate actions for leadership approval. Interfaces with stakeholders from Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), Program Executive Office (PEO) Staff, and private industry to ensure the program meets cost, schedule, and performance goals. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties for a team of assigned civilian (core and matrix), military, and contractor support personnel. Develops work standards and facilitates collaboration and cooperation amongst team members for the accomplishment of organizational objectives. Projects major project milestones and manages the tasks necessary to support milestone decisions. Briefs senior management at the DoD, Department of Army, and Program Executive Office Headquarters level on the status of the assigned programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is subject to a salary control point established in the JPEO-CBRND Acquisition Demo Business Rules. This control point limits salary to a max of $181,216 (GS-14, step 10). All Army employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without an SF-50, your application WILL NOT be considered. 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 Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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) Manage multiple aspects of assigned DoD acquisition programs. 2) Advise leadership on programmatic decisions and interpreting acquisition regulations/directives. 3) Provide situational awareness briefings to senior leaders on program issues and progress in issue resolution. 4) Lead a team of acquisition professionals by prioritizing/assigning work, assessing performance, and coaching/mentoring. 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 Strategy Communications Leadership Organizational Awareness 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. Additional Information Direct deposit of pay is required. Relocation Incentive will not be authorized. Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 51 - General Administration and Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This is not a remote position. Applicants will be expected to report to the identified worksite a minimum of one day a week or more depending on work requirements and supervisory approval. This is a DoD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-IV of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-14 through GS-15 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process, and expanded developmental opportunities. All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.