Program Manager at Department Of Defense
Arlington, VA 22201
About the Job
DutiesThis position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C
1599f.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service
It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C
1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.For more information see
Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:
Serves as Product Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects.Provides program management and advisory support to the lead and the experimentation, data integration layer and mission applications leads.Coordinates and synchronizes across stakeholders to ensure capability development aligns with broader initiatives.Conducts a continuous study of the schedule and performance requirements as they compare to cost as an independent variable.Makes recommendations to enact changes to the schedule and performance baseline to the client and the appropriate managers as they are determined to contribute to a cost reduction plan.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S
Citizenship is requiredMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
QualificationsApplicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of 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 or knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position
Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.You may qualify at the GG-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to manage all personnel- related processes; review and recommend training requirements; oversee branch operations by setting priorities, managing budget, resolving grievances, and ensuring compliance with internal control systems to optimize efficiency and align with agency objectives..
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)
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.ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible
A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service
The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C
2108(1)
The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission
The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e
honorable)
Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation
Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment
Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code
If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; and,Beginning and ending dates of appointment.All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.Additional informationMILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: Military spouse preference applicants are required to apply to job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their preference status
The application must include signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, Marriage Certificate or License, Sponsor's PCS orders at the time of application to be considered
Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application
Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Other Special Appointment Authorities Interchange Agreements Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants
/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement
Help
A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category
The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and the competencies listed below
The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.Human Resource ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingProgram/Project ManagementProject ManagementFor Category Rating: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories: Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Best Qualified
Qualified Category = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement
HighlyQualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below
Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below
The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
1599f.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service
It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C
1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.For more information see
Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:
Serves as Product Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects.Provides program management and advisory support to the lead and the experimentation, data integration layer and mission applications leads.Coordinates and synchronizes across stakeholders to ensure capability development aligns with broader initiatives.Conducts a continuous study of the schedule and performance requirements as they compare to cost as an independent variable.Makes recommendations to enact changes to the schedule and performance baseline to the client and the appropriate managers as they are determined to contribute to a cost reduction plan.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S
Citizenship is requiredMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)A
three year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.Must be determined suitable for federal employmentRequired to participate in the direct deposit programThis position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testingThis position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here https://public.cyber.mil/cw/dod-cyber-excepted-service-ces/Position
requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel as needed by the position.This position requires a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)QualificationsApplicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of 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 or knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position
Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.You may qualify at the GG-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to manage all personnel- related processes; review and recommend training requirements; oversee branch operations by setting priorities, managing budget, resolving grievances, and ensuring compliance with internal control systems to optimize efficiency and align with agency objectives..
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)
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.ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible
A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service
The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C
2108(1)
The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission
The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e
honorable)
Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation
Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment
Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code
If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; and,Beginning and ending dates of appointment.All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience.Additional informationMILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: Military spouse preference applicants are required to apply to job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their preference status
The application must include signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, Marriage Certificate or License, Sponsor's PCS orders at the time of application to be considered
Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application
Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Other Special Appointment Authorities Interchange Agreements Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants
/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement
Help
A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category
The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and the competencies listed below
The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.Human Resource ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingProgram/Project ManagementProject ManagementFor Category Rating: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories: Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Best Qualified
Qualified Category = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement
HighlyQualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below
Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below
The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
