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Program Manager

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Y-12 Field Ofice

Summary

This position is part of the Y-12 Field Office, Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will support the NNSA Y-12 Field Office (YFO) Assistant Manager for Business and Contract Management, providing programmatic direction of the management and operating prime contract for the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Overview

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Accepting applications
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$147,945 - $192,331 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 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
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive 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.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-NA-YFO-XE-00992-NNSA
Control number
884534300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current NNSA Federal employees with competitive status.

Duties

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As a Program Manager, you will:

  • Provide site, program, and project management support associated with contract administration and business management.
  • Provide programmatic direction and technology analysis support the NNSA Y-12 Field Office and a management and operating prime contract with over 8,000employees and an annual budget in excess of $3B.
  • Serve as the point of contact and administrative expert providing staff assistance on matters of administrative management and improvement of program effectiveness.
  • Establish strategic goals and objectives to manage, administer and implement the programs and missions of the Office.
  • Provide authoritative responses to Congressional, State, Federal Agency inquiries, and serves as Agency spokesperson at meetings or conferences with professional groups, national industry organizations, and/or management of the prime Management and Operating (M&O) Contract.

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.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • 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.
Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade in the Federal Service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

Experience in directing and overseeing finance/budget operations and contract management.

Examples of specialized experience may include:

  • Management operating contractor oversight and evaluation; or
  • Requirements and risk analysis and management; or
  • Management of full scope of business operations; or
  • Application of program and project management principles for business management operations; or
  • Leading or supervising a business management staff.

Education

There is no educational rewquirrement for this position.

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.
  • 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 the 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.Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking 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.

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 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. A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified". Veterans Preference eligible candidates will be listed at the top of whichever category your score places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.

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.

  • Project Management
  • Contracting/Procurement
  • Leadership
  • Technical Competence
  • Oral Communication

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'.

Note regarding USA Hire Assessment: This is a pay-banded position that is equivalent to the GS-15 level. The Assessment administered will be GS-15 equivalent, therefore, test results that remain on record in the USA Staffing system will reflect the GS-15 level only.


You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 09/18/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13058787.

National Nuclear Security Administration

Would you like to play a key role in a critical mission? If so, then the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Y12 Field Office has the perfect employment opportunity for a Program Manager (Deputy Assistant Manager for Business & Contract Management). In this position you'll play an important role in accomplishing the national security mission of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. You will utilize your expertise to execute effective contract management and oversight to safely and securely maintain the nuclear weapon stockpile for the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Agency contact information

Vincent Reed
Email
Vincent.reed@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
Y-12 Field Office
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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