Program Manager

Secret Unspecified ManagementLocation: Naval Base Norfolk, VA (On-Site/Office)DutiesYou will review and evaluate incoming and outgoing command correspondence.You will prepare notes, executive summaries, interpretations, or cogent recommendations to be seen by senior leaders.You will serve as a personal advisor and consultant on executive administrative matters, advice and guidance.You will provide program and policy support to the Commander, Deputy Commander, and Executive Director.You will work with NAVSAFCEN Directors, Department Heads and other staff to manage and the current year's execution plan.You will plan and execute the Command Protocol Program, providing official protocol principles, comprehensive guidance, and coordination on events involving high ranking civilian and military officials.RequirementsMust 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.Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.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.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.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.QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Setting goals and deadlines, planning workflows, and managing priorities in small to medium organizational leadership and program management; 2) Independent problem-identification and problem-solving with little to no supervisory guidance, to include demonstrated initiative to overcome obstacles during project completion; 3) Defining organizational safety and risk management goals and objectives; 4) Interpreting and writing policies, regulations, procedures, goals and objectives. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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.During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.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: