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Program Manager (ACQ Director)

Department of the Army
Office of the Secretary of the Army
ASA(ALT), Office of the Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management, SLDR & Maneuver Directorate
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Summary

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

About the Position: Provides functional leadership and guidance for the evaluation, integration, and coordination of assigned programs and associated resources in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army in Washington, DC.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/07/2024 to 11/21/2024
Salary
$139,395 - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington County, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MCAD244948192226HQ
Control number
817832600

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Duties

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  • Provides functional leadership and guidance for the evaluation, integration, and coordination of assigned programs and associated resources.
  • Reviews ongoing processes and programs for compliance with existing laws, rules, regulations, and DA/DOD/Congressional directives.
  • Maintains liaison with Headquarters, Department of the Army staff, Army Acquisition Executive personnel, and other officials and groups to ensure up to date awareness of acquisition program planning and programming.
  • Oversees the preparation of required documentation for submission to OSD, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress to support and defend coordinated Army positions on material acquisition matters and specific Army program matters.
  • Manages Army-wide program planning matters, formulating, implementing, interpreting, and evaluating policies and procedures relating to the direction, operation and management of acquisitions oversight.
  • Performs the full range of administrative and technical duties.

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. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Certification within 4 years of entrance on duty.
  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, as a condition of employment.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment Drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position 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.
  • One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Developing policies and procedures for acquisition program oversight; 2) Analyze system/program acquisition strategies; 3) Participating on high-level teams to achieve organizational goals.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03).

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.
  • 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 CP 51 - General Administration and Management position
  • 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 may be authorized.

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.

Office of the Secretary of the Army

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

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.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
AD-W1B0AA OFC ASST SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20310
US

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