PROGRAM MANAGER (WEAPONS SUSTAINMENT)

Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER (WEAPONS SUSTAINMENT) in the Combat Systems Support Directorate (N9) of COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU.

Duties

• You will provide technical guidance to project teams comprised of NSWDG military and civilian staff members and engineers, scientists and other specialists from the In Service Engineering Activities (ISEA) and OGA.
• You will be responsible for maintenance, modifications of weapons and providing the TSME input during testing of development projects for advanced Naval Special Warfare (NSW) weapons and Weapon systems needed to satisfy valid mission requirements.
• You will be responsible for detailed briefings with senior staff representatives on product sustainment issues.
• You will review functional and operational requirements of weapons, weapon systems and associated equipment and prepare necessary sketches, specifications and supporting documentation as required.
• You will provide advice in the acquisition programmatic processes necessary to effectively and efficiency identify, develop and field the next generation of non-standard weapons and ammunition.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Sustaining, maintaining, modifying, and fabricating conventional small arms, crew-served weapons, weapon mounts, and minor-caliber systems in military or Special Operations Forces environments; machining, welding, materials selection, and test and evaluation-to assess developmental systems and resolve complex design or operational issues; and supervising civilian and military technicians and understand defense acquisition, lifecycle planning, and Operations and Maintenance budget execution. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 Desired Skills: Proven ability to build immediate credibility with elite tactical operators and technical subject-matter experts, using advanced interpersonal techniques to draw out unstated needs. Demonstrated track record guiding operational units through DOTMLPF-P trade-offs unique to maritime special operations (e.g., evaluating tactics/doctrine updates vs. training pipelines vs. specialized maritime materiel). Maritime Special Operations Domain Knowledge: Substantive familiarity with Naval Special Warfare mission sets, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and specialized maritime equipment (e.g., combat submersibles, tactical combat craft, specialized SOF communications and ordnance). First-hand experience staffing and advocating capability packages through the USSOCOM Requirements & Resources Directorate (J8/J9) and Naval Special Warfare Command headquarters. Demonstrated capability to translate nuanced, qualitative tactical feedback into mathematically defensible, testable Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs). Experience developing multi-criteria qualitative and quantitative scoring models to rank-order capabilities for an Integrated Prioritized Program List (IPPL) under constrained budgets.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.