Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Due to current hiring limitations, this position is open only to current Department of Defense Federal Government Employees. Candidates must demonstrate the required credentials and experience in their resume.

1. Develops, implements, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist.
2. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics.
3. Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives.
4. Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives.
5. Prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies to the Program Director and /or other management officials.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• The employee must be eligible and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, as well as be eligible to be granted and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing; The employee is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Due to current hiring limitations, this position is open only to current Department of Defense Federal Government employees. Candidates must demonstrate the required credentials and experience in their resume.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Program Management within 24 months of assignment.5.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in managing complex, high-stakes programs from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance baselines. This experience involves adapting methodologies to overcome challenges and proactively mitigating program risks. Expertise in acquisition lifecycle management is required, with familiarity of initiation, requirements definition, and testing. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and implement change management initiatives is essential. Experience should demonstrate a track record of delivering successful program outcomes while managing competing priorities and limited resources.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
• Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.