Supervisory Acquisition Program Specialist

Duties

Conducts and reports program analysis through local and higher-level acquisition reporting programs. Formulates and executes implementing instructions and plans and reviews and evaluates program management information submitted against established program objectives. Assign work to subordinates based on mission priorities utilizing selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of the employees. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Leads and coordinates the combined efforts of the Army industrial team in expediting assigned program responsibilities. Attends meetings and conferences at the Command-level and higher headquarters. Develops and conducts briefings, training sessions, and in-process reviews to the PM/PEO organization, command group, and higher headquarters regarding critical systems acquisition, management and technical issues. Prepares briefings, decision papers, executive summaries (EXSUMs), documents and reports. Reviews all correspondence for signature in a timely manner and improves the quality of written material.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. This position requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement. This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. One year trial/probationary period may be required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. This position requires submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level IV (Advanced) in the Acquisition Career Field - Program Management within 48 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

Specialized Experience: In order to qualify for this position at the NH-04 grade level, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 or equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Performing duties associated with all aspects of acquisition to include development, testing, system integration, production, fielding, sustainment, and product improvements with a multi-million-dollar annual budget; 2) Interfacing with external stakeholders such as representatives from OSD, Joint Staff, Service Component Level Staff, Contracting Command Level organizations, and other commands and agencies, and private industry on all matters effecting program execution; 3) Reviewing programming documents received from HQDA to determine effect on assigned programs and funs; 4) Directing the development of life cycle documentation for assigned projects and funds; AND 5) Conducting briefings at all echelons of the OSD, Service Level Acquisition Leadership, and if required, Congress.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service NH-03 (or GS-13 equivalent).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Acquisition StrategyManages Human ResourcesOral CommunicationTechnical Competence

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet the position requirements for certification at Level IV (Advanced) in Program Management within 48 months of entrance on duty. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at ) Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Certification within 48 months of entrance on duty. This position may be eligible for regular, and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis.

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