Deputy Program Manager - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary This position is located in Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, and Maritime Administration. The employee follows management practices and principles consistent with the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act, Office of Management and Budget, Department of Transportation guidelines for program and project management. Duties As a Deputy Program Manager, you will: Assist in the development and integration of policies, best practices, project standards, procedures, quality objectives, and metrics for executing and assessing projects. Facilitate detailed project scope definition and planning. Continually manage project efforts to align with approved scope and perform detailed change control process as needed. Manage overall program evaluation activities including developing a new program approach based on new directions of the office and programs including the capability to gather relevant evaluation information both nationally and internationally and including assessing institutional and socioeconomic impacts of the project. Assist in managing and overseeing the evaluation of assigned programs and individual projects, and tracking performance measures. The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and methodologies of program management to develop requirements, schedules, budgets, create and monitor metrics and manage resources to achieve results which effectively sustain contract solicitations, awards and project management in the marine environment. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.  A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Applicants must be required to obtain and retain a Secret Security Clearance. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: This position requires the employee to attain Senior level Program Management (PM) certification and Level III Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) certification. An individual who does not possess the required certifications MUST attain ALL required certification levels within 18 months of hiring date to remain in this position. Please see the additional conditions of employment in the "Other Information" section of the vacancy. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience directing the work of an organizational unit responsible for program, development, evaluation, coordination, and project management of ocean-going vessel custody, activation, deactivation maintenance, and operations.  Experience with acquisitions and contract oversight valued in the tens or hundreds of millions of dollars. Experience in applying application of technical and analytical concepts, laws, policies, and practices to formulate successful solutions to technical and contractual issues. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Use knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job; advise others on technical issues. Written Communication - Write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Oral Communication- Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately. Reasoning - Identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyze information and make correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.  A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. 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. 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