SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER (SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES)

Summary

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

• As a SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER (SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES) at the GS-0340-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Supervisory Program Manager overseeing the development, execution, and demonstration of technologies to be employed by Special Operation Forces (SOF) in Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction and Hard and Deeply Buried Targets (HDBT) as defined within Joint Publication (JP) 3-40 and other policies. Directs major RDT&E programs to support component and system-level CWMD/HDBT capability demonstrations and tests. Projects are key to supporting the Agency's efforts to develop new and improved methods of deterring adversary state-sponsored and terrorist infrastructure or, failing that, for putting it at risk. Aids in formulating a coherent Division-level technology development and demonstration plan defining programs and projects that will support Directorate goals across the FYDP. Recognizes opportunities for and develops programs with customers for new technologies and capabilities that are existing and/or available to the warfighter from the Tech Base, National Labs, and a variety of other sources. Provides leadership to project managers and program managers in establishing and maintaining effective management processes and maintains a work environment conductive to effective integration of technical functions of planning, science, engineering, contracting, and resource management. Develops required programmatic and fiscal documentation to support the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system. Makes necessary programmatic and technical judgment of priorities. Provides a high degree of management and technical innovation to provide quality products that meet requirements at the lowest cost.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Supervising and directing civilian and military Program Managers within a research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) portfolio, to include developing overarching strategies, defining objectives, nominating specific projects, and coordinating approved projects; Supervising senior civilian and military personnel, managing complex organizational budgets, and directing multidisciplinary technical teams in high-stakes environments; Overseeing complex RDT&E programs from conceptual research through operational test and evaluation, and leading the development, execution, and demonstration of non-kinetic, innovative operational technologies employed by Special Operation Forces (SOF) in the electronic warfare (EW), radio frequency (RF), or cyber domains; Operating along side uniform military service branches, with specialized expertise in military chain of command structures, integration of RDT&E capabilities, and administrative appraisal mechanisms (e.g. FITREPs, OERs, Officer Appraisals); Coordinating inter-agency efforts to ensure program activities align with SOCOM, the Joint Forces, Allied/Partner organizations, and that program products are responsive to strategic, operational, and tactical requirements. (THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME) 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13044803 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).