SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER

Summary

About the Position: This is an Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project position. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This position is designated as a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) - Key Leadership Position (KLP). Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized. Advanced In-hire MAY be authorized. Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized. Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) MAY be authorized.

Duties

• Directs technical, acquisition, and programmatic efforts to ensure programs are executed in accordance with established policies, deadlines, and funding levels.
• Guides the formulation and implementation of programs to ensure total integration of the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) portfolio.
• Oversees cost estimating, planning, programming, budgeting, and program integration across the PAE portfolio.
• Establishes immediate and long-range range goals and objectives based on changes in law, program authority, and funding levels.
• Provides expert advice to high-level executives on significant technological matters regarding the strategic direction, integration, and execution of the PAE portfolio.
• Represents the organization at meetings, conferences, and briefings with full authority to act on behalf of the PAE.
• Manages the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-quality and diverse workforce.
• Evaluates the performance of both military and civilian subordinates against established standards and critical performance elements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience managing technical project requirements such as life cycle development, acquisition, testing, and product improvement, to ensure deliverables meet program objectives; Experience executing project budget plans in accordance with established cost and funding levels; Experience formulating project life cycle documentation to support milestone reviews and/or leadership decision-making; AND Experience leading teams in a collaborative environment to achieve project objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03). ***Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Active Career Field. DOD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements. All Acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grade/level. Current requirements are available at Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu). This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. The employee must meet the DODI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data filed in the header of the PD/PRD. Program Management Advanced Level IV: Back to Basics Update: This is a DOD Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management certification within 48 months as of entrance on duty.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/18/2026to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13060725). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.