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 serve as the Weapons Data Link (WDL) Assistant Program Manager (APM) in support of the PMW/A 101 MIDS program office within PEO C4I You will be responsible for managing the cost, schedule and performance for a diverse portfolio of Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small-Form-Factor (SFF) Weapons. You will Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family of Radios for customers to include Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). You will demonstrate experience with weapons Integration and advanced technology projects and programs. You will lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) with members from multiple professional domains including Information Assurance (IA), software development, modeling and simulation, hardware integration, test and evaluation, and systems engineering. You will be responsible for stakeholder communication and the oversight of requirements definition, research and development, systems integration, qualification and testing, training, production, contracting. You will be responsible for managing and executing budgets across appropriated funding lines (RDTE and OMN) and Spectrum Relocation Funds (SRF) managed by the DoD CIO. You will apply risk management tools and techniques to manage cost, schedule and performance for assigned program(s), evaluate performance outcomes and make recommendations for improvement. You will effectively lead, integrate and coordinate disparate functional groups and develop a cohesive team capable of successfully handling complex problems encountered, and continually monitor program execution. You will ensure compliance with Department of War and Department of Navy directives, PEO policy and other relevant guidance and coordinate preparation of program acquisition/integration documentation. You will effectively communicate program information across the PEO and other relevant organizations to facilitate leveraging opportunities. You will lead coordination across industry and Department of Defense activities, Program Management Offices, to ensure program acquisition strategy meet user capability requirements and are executable with acceptable risk. 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. Generally, current federal employees applying for APS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. 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. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. 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. 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 DP-03 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing cost, schedule, performance for a diverse portfolio of Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small-Form-Factor (SFF) Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family of Radios for customers to include Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). Experience with weapons Integration, advanced technology projects and programs to include leadership of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) with members from multiple professional domains including finance, contracting, Information Assurance (IA), software development, modeling & simulation, hardware integration, test & evaluation, and systems engineering. Responsibilities include stakeholder communication and the oversight of requirements definition, research and development, systems integration, qualification and testing, training, production, contracting, and managing and executing budgets across appropriated funding lines (RDTE and OMN). 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. DHA Certification: Manager/hiring official certifies that this recruited skill set does not only reside internal to DON. I further acknowledge that intentional use of DHA as a means to limit fair and open competition is a violation of Merit Systems Principles. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the pay band, including higher responsibility positions. Based on the responsibilities of this position, the total adjusted salary may be capped equivalent to GS 14 Step 10 (currently $186,785)" pay band, including higher responsibility positions. If selected, your salary will be set according to the established control point of this position which is $143,677 - $186,785 (Base $107,446-$139,684 plus 33.72% locality adjustment). This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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.