Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All U.S. Citizens

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As a SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER (ACQUISITIONS) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on the implementation of the DoD 5000 AAF, including the development of acquisition strategies, plans, and policies
• Oversee the application of AAF principles and practices to ensure successful planning, procurement, development, implementation, deployment, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of Information Technology systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective governance and executive lifecycle management of the systems acquisition process, in accordance with AAF guidelines and regulations
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure goals, priorities, and measures of effectiveness are met, and provide expert guidance on AAF-related policy, guidance, and direction to the PEO
• Develop and implement plans to build and sustain a highly skilled and knowledgeable AAF workforce, including training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to ensure the effective application of AAF principles and practices across the organization.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: OG-450 Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Program Management Series 0340 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/30/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-14 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in managing large-scale, complex IT programs, with a track record of successfully planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivering high-impact information systems that drive organizational transformation. Expert-level knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures. Experience with managing complex, high-profile acquisition programs that require strategic planning and execution. Experience leading/supervising with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on building a culture of excellence, driving employee engagement, and fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and creativity. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex, technical information to diverse audiences, including senior leaders, stakeholders, and team members, and to communicate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Advanced procurement expertise, with experience in managing complex, high-value contract acquisitions, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and contract management, with a focus on driving cost savings, process efficiency, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Expert-level knowledge of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, with a proven track record of applying agile principles to manage complex, large-scale projects and drive delivery excellence, including experience with agile scaling, agile governance, and agile metrics.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Program Planning, Review and Evaluation: Continuing analyses of program effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence and measurements of program accomplishments and results.

2. Management Analysis: Conducts research and solves organizational inefficiencies to increase the effectiveness of the organization.

3. Stakeholder Management: Applies concepts, practices, and techniques to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to the work effort; including those who are actively involved, exert influence over the process and its results, and have a vested interest in the outcomes (positive or negative).

4. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally to internal and external stakeholders to further the activity.

5. Leadership: Ability to lead an complexity multi-level organization.

How you will be evaluated

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

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information.
Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience
For each work experience you list, make sure you include:

• Start and end dates (including the month and year).
• The number of hours you worked per week.
• The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
• Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.