TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Learn more about this agency Duties You will lead development, implementation, execution and management of program plans, policies, and procedures that support the Naval Applications and Business Services program management activities in a complex portfolio comprised of IT systems. You will lead and manage business execution activities for budgets, contracts, training, risks, schedules, taskers and assigned programs/systems. You will collaborate across DRPM and NAVWAR to manage and coordinate with multiple project/program management offices to ensure alignment with the DRPM IT portfolio initiatives. You will lead, manage, and analyze internal program business processes to minimize operating/business risks resulting in portfolio operational efficiency (e.g., adherence to policies, rules, regulations, and laws). You will analyze and evaluate interrelated issues such as contract cost, performance, and schedule, taking into full consideration portfolio/program management issues and risks. You will Provide programmatic leadership in monitoring and evaluating the performance of assigned programs, making recommendations as appropriate, and reporting program status and progress to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager. You will support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process that include portfolio/program budget planning/execution, cost estimating, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) activities to ensure alignment of plans etc. You will Manage, analyze, and validate portfolio/program manpower and staffing requirements (civilian, military, contractor) and lead continuous monitoring of the portfolio/program’s manning and manpower health. 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 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 complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. 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 timeframes. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. 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. Generally, current federal employees applying for APS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conduct governance and portfolio management activities to establish strategic guidance and recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program, its operations, and IT products/systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense. This position is in the Personnel Demonstration Project under authority of Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. The pay schedule and pay band for all Demonstration Project Professional Positions will be DP-1/2/3/4. The salary range shown above represents all the positions within the pay band, including higher responsibility positions. Based on the responsibilities of this position (Control Point), the total adjusted salary may be capped equivalent to GS 14 step 10 at $187,093-Washington, DC..(Adjusted Pay) This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits 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 benefits Eligibility 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.