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Program Manager

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Los Alamos Field Office

Summary

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Program Manager to provide technical expertise and serve as a Senior Advisor and expert over the NA-LA subject matter portfolio including federal landlord responsibilities, project and program development and execution at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) (as well as for DOE/NNSA), to perform effective contract management as a technical monitor on the $5.2B annually spent at LANL.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$127,141 - $203,388 per year
Pay scale & grade
EN 4
Promotion potential
4
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-NA-LA-XE-00887-NAT
Control number
881174700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to United States Citizens

Duties

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As a Program Manager you will:

  • Lead in reviewing, and where appropriate, approving assigned programs, projects, and/or facility operations plans, and changes to assigned program, project, and/or facility operations plans, including, budgets, objectives, and milestones. Lead and/or participate in NNSA-wide task forces, policy development teams, and working groups in support of NNSA and/or DOE policy development, contractor guidance objectives, out-year site planning, program planning, etc
  • Provide programmatic guidance to the operating contractor regarding programs, project/program cost estimating, facilities planning and maintenance, budget and strategic planning, and related areas for a contractor with an annual budget of approximately more than $5B dollars.
  • Serve the integration point for the NNSA Campus Master Asset Plan, supporting long-term programmatic goals and capabilities that include the necessary infrastructure to support the NNSA mission at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and provides contractor support planning, acquisition, operation, LST maintenance, and disposition of physical assets related to NA-LA infrastructure. The incumbent serves as and site/facility planning subject matter expert.
  • Serve as a senior advisor to the Assistant Manager and also advises NA-LA senior leadership regarding operational concerns to include development of independent scenarios for program portfolio requirements, project development/execution, compliance, program/mission achievement, or organizational oversight improvement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Subject to Random Drug Testing
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination required.
  • Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
  • A two (2) year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
  • More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
  • Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram
  • Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e.. EN-03 or GS-13.


Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in a field of Project management and Contracting that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Contracting and Project Management, infrastructure planning, along with experience designing and conducting governance, self-assessments, audits and program administration. To meet this requirement, applicants much have experience with contract execution, planning, scheduling, and conducting projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government facilities and infrastructure management. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!
  • Compliance
  • Planning and Evaluation
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the EN-04 level.

Additional information

  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  • All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  • A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations
  • In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

EEO Policy: Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.
Veterans Information: Click HERE.
Telework: Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click HERE

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be rated by our application system using the Self-Assessment Rating procedure.

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: The Human Resources Office/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications.

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039170

National Nuclear Security Administration

Would you like to have a job that can ensure national security by providing support to the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship activities? If so, then the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos Field Office, has the perfect employment opportunity for a Program Manager.

Agency contact information

Megan Beck
Email
megan.beck@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
Los Alamos Field Office
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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