PROGRAM MANAGER (CWMD TECHNOLOGIES)

Salary: $127,141.00 to $165,288.00 Per Year

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Major duties

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (CWMD TECHNOLOGIES) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Program Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects. Develops detailed project plans, identifies key cost, schedule, and performance parameters, and identifies resource and manpower requirements. Utilizes tools and methods to track progress throughout the project life cycle, convenes regular in-progress reviews, and maintains interaction with all stakeholders. Regularly briefs senior leadership on project status, significant developments, and changes in resources that impact established timelines and milestones. Ensures compliance with all required acquisition processes per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage contract performance.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Application of program management principles to integrate project scope, schedules, milestones, budgets, and stakeholder responsibilities; Developing detailed project plans, identifying key cost, schedule, and performance parameters, and sequencing events and work efforts to ensure proper allocation of resources; Utilizing program management tools and methods to track progress throughout the project life cycle, monitor work in progress, and evaluate effectiveness in achieving objectives; Assisting in the development of acquisition plans, source selection plans, and other contractual documents to ensure requirements are essential and cost-effective, and; Serving as or closely with a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), initiating acquisition and funding documents, and ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplements (DFARS). (EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME) 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.