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PROGRAM MANAGER (ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER ACQUISITION)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
Program Executive Office, Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS)
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Program Executive Office, Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS) is responsible for providing world-class affordable, relevant and sustainable ground combat vehicles to Joint Warfighters.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/05/2024 to 06/10/2024
Salary
$95,895 to - $148,245 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Warren, MI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - THIS IS AN ACQDEMO MODIFIED TERM APPOINTMENT NTE 3 YEARS.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MCAD240824654799HQ
Control number
794146700

Duties

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  • Serves as Assistant Program Manager responsible for managing new systems through advanced development, production and fielding.
  • Exercises management control of all functional inputs to the program.
  • Develops and establishes the controls necessary to manage internal operations, matrix support and the support of other command and agencies.
  • Maintains a continuous up to date cognizance of all aspects of project(s).
  • Identifies problem areas and determines and directs action necessary to accomplish the project plan and objectives.
  • Oversees coordination between assigned program(s) and other systems.
  • Attends high level conference and meetings with representatives of DoD, DA, AMC and other commands and agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel away from your permanent duty station requirement of up to 25% of the time.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
  • Selectee must meet position requirements for practitioner certification in (A) Program Management within 60 months as of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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: In order to qualify for this position based on experience your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-02 level that includes : (1) managing new systems development, production or fielding; (2) coordinating system development, product improvement plans, or system modification; (3) planning and directing a systems acquisition program to ensure cost/schedule/performance goals are met; (4) evaluating the work of personnel from contractors and other supporting activities to approve, disapprove or modify data (i.e. reports, drawings, specification, configuration changes, etc.); (5) providing advice, and/or assistance to senior personnel on any products assigned (such as resources, budget revisions, project milestones, financial objectives, etc.).

The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-02 ( or GS-11 equivalent).

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

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • The referral list(s) generated from this announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies throughout PEO GCS and PEO CS&CSS at locations both in Warren, MI and Selfridge ANG Base.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position may be eligible for regular, and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisitions University Catalog at http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • 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(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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 an Acquisition Demo Modified Term Appointment NTE 3 years. Position may be extended up to 5 years and an additional 1 year with approval.
    • Employees hired under the modified term appointment may be eligible for conversion to career-conditional appointments or career appointments without further competition.
    • To be converted, the employee must meet all of the following: a) Have been selected for the term position under competitive procedures, with the announcement specifically stating that the individual(s) selected for the term positions(s) may be eligible for conversion to career-conditional or career appointments at a later date; and; b) Have served two years of continuous service in the term positions; and (c) Have been considered to have adequate contributions and a fully successful performance rating for two assessment cycles (including the current assessment cycle) immediately preceding conversion.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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