SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER
- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Closing date
- Aug 22, 2019
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Function
- Management, Program Manager
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Duties
Summary
Mission Statement
The NRO is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. The NRO provides reconnaissance information to the Intelligence Community and the DoD warfighters. For more information see: http://www.nro.gov
NRO is accepting applications from US Citizens & current GS/GG-15 level, or equivalent Federal Government employees for this position
SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
As a SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER you will be responsible for the following duties:
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to travel CONUS and OCONUS in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion Potential
15
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
This position is an Expert Level DCIPS position. DCIPS Expert Level positions include GS/GG-15. The NRO is accepting applications from current GS/GG-15, or equivalent level Federal Government employees for this position. Federal government employees, who are currently at a GS/GG-15, or equivalent may ONLY apply for a lateral assignment at their current grade level, and step.
This position has a Basic Requirement for the Defense Acquisition Corp (DAC) DAWIA certification: bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees and; at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101a/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized
experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 08/21/2019
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Specialized experience required for this position is:
1. Applies Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD laws, principles, policies and practices to system acquisition, systems engineering, and program management of satellite ground system software.
2. Prepares cost benefits analysis to assess integrated commercial and custom software solutions for Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) or Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) satellite mission management, command & control, and data processing systems.
3. Manages acquisition process using Agile development methodology to ensure performance, schedule, and cost baselines.
4. Manages issues, risks, and opportunities to balance lifecycle cost with schedule and technical performance.
5. Serves as a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTRs) to evaluate contractor proposals, activities and ensure technical performance requirements for complex software development capabilities.
6. Leads a diverse group of government civilians, military, and functional specialist, including contracting, engineering, program control, configuration/data management, and operations to ensure program objectives.
7. Experience working with all levels of personnel in order to represent the organization in interagency forums, lead and participate in planning sessions and working groups, and present briefings to senior level officials.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:Organizational Awareness Software Engineering Technology Awareness Program Management Administration and Management Communication Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Selectees are allotted 2 years in which to achieve DAWIA A (Program Management) certification Level III requirements in accordance with the 1990 Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act. Certification is the procedure through which a military service or DoD Component determines that an employee meets the education, training, and experience standards required for a career level in any acquisition, technology, and logistics career field.
CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP): Selectee must meet the following requirements for Defense Acquisition Corp (DAC) Membership or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position:
Must be a member of the Defense Acquisition Corp (DAC) at time of hiring (or can be achieved within a 2 year grace period)
DAC Requirements:
Certification: Civilian employee certified at DAWIA level III or above in an Acquisition Career Field.
Experience: 4 years of service in an Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position either in DoD or a comparable position in industry or Government.
Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution, and one of the following:
-24 semester credit hours from among the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
-24 semester credit hours in the person's career field and 12 semester credit hours in the disciplines listed above in italics. Credit hours within the person's career field may also satisfy the requirement for part or all of the 12 credit hours in the disciplines listed above. The same hours may be used to meet both requirements.
-24 semester credit hours in the person's career field and training equivalent to 12 semester credit hours in the disciples listed above.
Employee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement to remain in this position for at least three years. In signing such an agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. .
Education
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees and; at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
Critical Acquisition Position (CAP): Selectee must meet the following requirements for Acquisition Corps Membership or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position: a degree in any field AND 24 semester hours of study from an accredited institution in any of the following disciplines: accounting, business finance, law contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management (may substitute 24 semester hours in career field and 12 semester hours in DAWIA disciplines), OR 10 years acquisition experience prior to 10/1/91; AND four years acquisition experience and requisition training.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Selectees are allotted 2 years in which to achieve DAWIA A (Program Management) certification Level III requirements in accordance with the 1990 Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act. Certification is the procedure through which a military service or DoD Component determines that an employee meets the education, training, and experience standards required for a career level in any acquisition, technology, and logistics career field
Additional information
This position is an Expert Level DCIPS position. DCIPS Expert Level positions include GS/GG-15. The NRO is accepting applications from current GS/GG-15, or equivalent level Federal Government employees for this position. Federal government employees, who are currently at a GS/GG-15, or equivalent may ONLY apply for a lateral assignment at their current grade level, and step.
VETERANS PREFERENCE CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instructions 1400.25 Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Other Notes:
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
National security
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Summary
Mission Statement
The NRO is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. The NRO provides reconnaissance information to the Intelligence Community and the DoD warfighters. For more information see: http://www.nro.gov
NRO is accepting applications from US Citizens & current GS/GG-15 level, or equivalent Federal Government employees for this position
SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
As a SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Functions as a Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager Directorate responsible for managing cost, schedule, and performance of major contracts to develop, deliver, and sustain overhead reconnaissance systems, including spacecraft hardware, ground and communication components, and mission software applications.
- Serves as a senior technical representative at high-level conferences and meetings with representatives from the Department of Defense (DoD0), other Intelligence Community (IC) partners, military services and agencies, and private industry
- Commits resources utilizing laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
- Monitors contract progress and expenditures against plans, provides necessary statistical data to management and provides strong oversight, guidance, direction, and leadership for teams of acquisition professionals to include military, civil service, SETA and FFRDC contractors developing and implementing NRO project/program requirements.
- Creates budget estimates based on sound requirements generation required for budget development.
- Manages and assesses progress in assigned projects/programs, including cost, schedule, and performance supporting baseline requirements, by applying program management methods and procedures.
- Develops, executes, and monitors risk management strategies to address areas of concern or potential gaps.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities with functional specialists, including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program controls, configuration/data management, test, logistics and operations support.
- Develops acquisition strategies to meet program objectives. Provides input in source selection and assesses contractor performance during all acquisition phases, including operations.
- Works closely with program Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (COTRs) and prime contractors to provide leadership and ensure program objectives are achieved with stringent cost, schedule and technical performance requirements.
- Provides leadership to cross-functional teams and project managers across the organization to ensure that programs are managed within ideal framework, timelines, and budgets.
- Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
- Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to travel CONUS and OCONUS in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion Potential
15
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US citizen
- Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
- Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
- This is a Drug Testing designated position
- Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
- Must obtain/maintain Critical Sensitive TS/SCI clearance w/polygraph
- WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
- OVERTIME: Occasionally
- TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible
- PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized.
- FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required
- TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is NOT telework eligible
- MOBILITY AGREEMENT: Required NOTICE: Selectee will be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
- SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: For more information please visit: https://www.sss.gov/
- CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP): Selectee for this position will be required to sign a written agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the federal service in this critical acquisition position.
Qualifications
This position is an Expert Level DCIPS position. DCIPS Expert Level positions include GS/GG-15. The NRO is accepting applications from current GS/GG-15, or equivalent level Federal Government employees for this position. Federal government employees, who are currently at a GS/GG-15, or equivalent may ONLY apply for a lateral assignment at their current grade level, and step.
This position has a Basic Requirement for the Defense Acquisition Corp (DAC) DAWIA certification: bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees and; at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101a/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized
experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 08/21/2019
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Specialized experience required for this position is:
1. Applies Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD laws, principles, policies and practices to system acquisition, systems engineering, and program management of satellite ground system software.
2. Prepares cost benefits analysis to assess integrated commercial and custom software solutions for Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) or Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) satellite mission management, command & control, and data processing systems.
3. Manages acquisition process using Agile development methodology to ensure performance, schedule, and cost baselines.
4. Manages issues, risks, and opportunities to balance lifecycle cost with schedule and technical performance.
5. Serves as a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTRs) to evaluate contractor proposals, activities and ensure technical performance requirements for complex software development capabilities.
6. Leads a diverse group of government civilians, military, and functional specialist, including contracting, engineering, program control, configuration/data management, and operations to ensure program objectives.
7. Experience working with all levels of personnel in order to represent the organization in interagency forums, lead and participate in planning sessions and working groups, and present briefings to senior level officials.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP): Selectee must meet the following requirements for Defense Acquisition Corp (DAC) Membership or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position:
Must be a member of the Defense Acquisition Corp (DAC) at time of hiring (or can be achieved within a 2 year grace period)
DAC Requirements:
Certification: Civilian employee certified at DAWIA level III or above in an Acquisition Career Field.
Experience: 4 years of service in an Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position either in DoD or a comparable position in industry or Government.
Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution, and one of the following:
-24 semester credit hours from among the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
-24 semester credit hours in the person's career field and 12 semester credit hours in the disciplines listed above in italics. Credit hours within the person's career field may also satisfy the requirement for part or all of the 12 credit hours in the disciplines listed above. The same hours may be used to meet both requirements.
-24 semester credit hours in the person's career field and training equivalent to 12 semester credit hours in the disciples listed above.
Employee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement to remain in this position for at least three years. In signing such an agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. .
Education
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees and; at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
- Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
- Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.
Critical Acquisition Position (CAP): Selectee must meet the following requirements for Acquisition Corps Membership or have an approved waiver prior to placement in the position: a degree in any field AND 24 semester hours of study from an accredited institution in any of the following disciplines: accounting, business finance, law contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management (may substitute 24 semester hours in career field and 12 semester hours in DAWIA disciplines), OR 10 years acquisition experience prior to 10/1/91; AND four years acquisition experience and requisition training.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Selectees are allotted 2 years in which to achieve DAWIA A (Program Management) certification Level III requirements in accordance with the 1990 Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act. Certification is the procedure through which a military service or DoD Component determines that an employee meets the education, training, and experience standards required for a career level in any acquisition, technology, and logistics career field
Additional information
This position is an Expert Level DCIPS position. DCIPS Expert Level positions include GS/GG-15. The NRO is accepting applications from current GS/GG-15, or equivalent level Federal Government employees for this position. Federal government employees, who are currently at a GS/GG-15, or equivalent may ONLY apply for a lateral assignment at their current grade level, and step.
VETERANS PREFERENCE CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instructions 1400.25 Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Other Notes:
- Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
- If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
- If selected, NON-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
- Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
- All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
National security
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript
- College transcript(s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
- Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
- Current civilian federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade, salary, step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
- If applying using veteran's preference
- DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
- In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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