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PROGRAM MANAGER (PROGRAM OFFICER ACQUISITION)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
PEO STRI PM CYBER, TEST AND TRAINING (CT2) SPEC OPS FORCES TRNG SYS INSTRUMENTATION MANAGEMENT
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Summary

About the Position: Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation's (PEO STRI) diverse and highly qualified workforce of more than 1,000 military, civilian and contracted personnel work closely with its industry, academia, other military services.

This position is covered by pay lanes and is in Pay Lane NH-04/PL1 (NS). The Pay Lane salary range for NH-04/PL1(NS) is $122,198 to $162,900. This includes locality at the rate of 16.82%.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/17/2024 to 06/21/2024
Salary
$122,198 to - $162,900 per year

This position is covered by pay lanes and is in Pay Lane NH-04/PL1 (NS). The Pay Lane salary range for NH-04/PL1(NS) is $122,198 to $162,900

Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Orlando, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 35% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Term - Not To Exceed 5 years. May be extended up to a maximum of 6 years with command approval. This position cannot be made permanent.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MCAD241193304503HQ
Control number
795704800

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Coordinates and develops procedures relating to financial management, acquisition, implementation, distribution, and logistical support for the hardware, software, supplies, and services required by the project.
  • Plans, conducts and/or directs highly complex reviews and initiates reports which are provided to higher headquarters and other commands with recommendations on the best courses of action.
  • Evaluates financial resources in light of the technological capabilities available in the commercial marketplace.
  • Identifies and balances risks, selects alternatives and plans how to best accomplish the goals and objectives of the project within recognized guidelines. Identifies unfunded requirements.
  • Projects major project milestones and events necessary to complete the strategic implementation of the acquisition project.
  • Reviews input from team leaders at integrated logistics systems sites worldwide for appropriateness of requests, availability of resources, and compatibility with the integrated logistics effort.
  • Coordinates the efforts of matrix support activities to ensure that an integration implementation plan is executed.
  • Assists in the preparation of Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, specifications, acquisition plans and evaluations plans.
  • Performs contract administration by conducting contractor programs reviews, approving data items, waivers/deviations, and engineering change proposal.

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.
  • 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.
  • Acquisitions Back- to- Basics- Selectee must meet position requirements for Practitioner certification in (A) Program Management within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
  • This position is Special-Sensitive -requiring a Top-Secret security clearance or Special-Sensitive-Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Access and personnel must pass a drug screening prior to hiring and thereafter.
  • This position requires signature of DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment For Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) and must pass urinalysis testing prior to placement.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 35% of the time.

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:
Applicant's resume must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Managing system design, development, acquisition planning and programming; (2) Executing all aspects of the acquisition process (such as development, testing, system integration, production, sustainment and product improvement); (3) Tracking and monitoring cost, schedule and performance of project/programs or products; (4) Directing the development of contract strategies, Statements of Work (SOW), Request for Proposals, source selections, technical evaluations and contract negotiations; (5) Preparing and presenting information decision briefings; and (6) Supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning, cost estimating, budgeting, program integration and oversight.


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 equivalent.

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 the 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 job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities.

Acquisition Back to Basics: Practitioner (formerly Level II): This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Program Management) certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be 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) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. (CP-51)
  • 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.
  • Relocation and Recruitment incentive maybe authorized for this position with command approval.
  • This position is covered by pay lanes and is in Pay Lane NH-04/PL1 (NS). The Pay Lane salary range for NH-04/PL1(NS) is $122,198 to $162,900. This includes locality at the rate of 16.82%.
  • TERM Not To Exceed 5 years. This position cannot be made permanent.
  • A TERM SOU will need to be signed by selectee before effective date of appointment.
  • The Army Acquisition Workforce is charged with a critical mission to cultivate innovation, design the impossible, and provide Soldiers with what they need to be successful. This is done through people-a workforce of more than 32,000 Army acquisition professionals from scientists and engineers to accountants and program managers who turn Army requirements into products and services, managing everything from cradle to grave. Civilians make up 96% of the Army Acquisition Workforce, and specialize in one of six functional areas and serve in over 20 commands stationed around the globe. For more information, visit: https://asc.army.mil/web/recruitment/.
  • This position requires a Special-Sensitive (4) requiring a Top-Secret security clearance or Special-Sensitive (4) Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI) and personnel must pass a drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR 600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9.
  • Personnel are required to sign DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program).
  • This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq-Demo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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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