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Program Manager

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of Secure Transportation
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Summary

This position is located within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Assistant Deputy Administrator for Secure Transportation, Office of Secure Transportation (OST), in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position directs and coordinates the activities of geographically separated Agent Operation Commands through subordinate leaders and is responsible for planning missions to ensure the safe and secure transportation of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and SNM.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/11/2025 to 07/21/2025
Salary
$148,070 to - $192,490 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Albuquerque, NM
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - 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
Q Access Authorization
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Announcement number
25-NA-15-OST-XA-00196-NNSA
Control number
840466000

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Clarification from the agency

Current NNSA Federal employees with competitive status only. NNSA employees with CTAP or RPL eligibility.

Duties

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As a Program Manager, you will:

- Develop, recommend, and coordinate integrated campaign plans with other government organizations for the shipment of nuclear explosives, nuclear explosive components, and special nuclear materials.
- Oversee the operational planning, scheduling, and performance of resources used in the transportation of weapons, weapon components, SNM, and other shipments/missions as assigned to OST by the NNSA Administrator.
- Establish and coordinate requirements for operations to include agent training, equipment, vehicles, and communications.
- Direct the establishment and maintenance of operational guidance in the form of manuals, operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and interim updates to operating procedures.
- Conduct liaison activities between OST and Federal, State, Tribal and local law enforcement agencies, and exercises contingency plans with other government organizations.

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 one year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: 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 level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14, and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of transportation laws, regulations, and policies in order to effectively manage complex and sensitive mission operations across geographically dispersed commands.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

  • Used Active Security Doctrine and appropriate supporting documents to ensure effective and efficient planning and execution of safe and secure convoy and security missions related to national security assets.
  • Deployed Active Security Doctrine to ensure proper planning, execution, and evaluation of collective and individual training to support the safe and secure transportation of national security assets.
  • Effectively managed personnel readiness and operational budget.
  • Actively sought opportunities to improve efficiency of operations to include working with NNSA program offices and outside organizations to support special mission requirements of a national security program.
  • Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of transportation laws, regulations, and policies in order to effectively manage complex and sensitive mission operations across geographically dispersed organizations.
  • Demonstrated core supervisory and managerial-level competencies needed to lead and engage second-level supervisors, maximize organizational and individual performance, and align programmatic priorities to NNSA mission and strategic goals.


"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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position

Additional information

  • The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • 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.
  • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
  • Many 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.
  • PCS may be authorized
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.

How you will be evaluated

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

The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. 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. Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Leadership
  • Oral Communication
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Planning and Evaluating


Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A).

All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

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', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12759377

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