Program Manager with Security Clearance

Position: PROGRAM MANAGER with Security Clearance
Location: Patuxent River

Duties
* You will analyze needs and synthesizes requirements information to develop requirements for program initiatives and planning.
* You will identify and defends resource requirements (funding, manpower, facilities, etc.) for life-cycle management of the assigned program.
* You will, under the general supervision of the Program Manager or principal deputy, be responsible for the delivery of the assigned product within allocated cost, schedule, technical and support bounds
* You will serve as liaison and representative in negotiations with other commands and offices of the Navy, DoD, other governmental agencies and private organizations on matters pertaining to the assigned program.
* You will ensure that all program participants, both Government and contract organizations, keep program personnel advised of the status and progress of work efforts under their cognizance Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition

Functional Area

and category assigned to the position is required within established category time frames.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with international customers, U.S. Government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to establish customer requirements, negotiate solutions, and execute complex Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Experience managing all phases of program execution, including Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) development, amendments, modifications, implementation, and case execution while serving in a Case Manager, Program Manager, or comparable program management role.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Security Cooperation, and Cooperative Programs, including disclosure considerations, case development, case implementation, financial management, and lifecycle case execution. Experience leading the planning, coordination, and execution of international programs while ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. Government policies, regulations, and security assistance requirements.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of Department of the Navy and NAVAIR acquisition processes, including program management, engineering, logistics, sustainment, procurement, contracts, scheduling, and program milestone execution. Experience developing Statements of Work (SOWs), coordinating contractual procurement actions, and leading cross-functional teams through all phases of defense acquisition and program execution in support of complex weapon system or aviation programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including…