PROGRAM MANAGER with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a Program Manager in the Advanced Tactical Training (ATT) Department of NAVSURFMINEWARDEVCEN DET LITTLE CREEK. Duties * You will oversee all resource requirements, planning, coordination and execution of exercises in the areas of Air Warfare (AW), Surface Warfare (SUW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Warfare (MIW) and Amphibious Warfare (AMW). * You will coordinate and execute Surface Warfare Advance Tactical Training (SWATT), a training event with both in-port and underway events for all pre-deployment units. * You will oversee exercise control procedures and battle rhythm, watch station requirements and daily products. You will ensure compliance with individual Tactical Training Range procedures. * You will coordinate with the Performance Assessment Cell (active duty CDR/0-5, government civilian (GS-13/14) and/or contractor) in establishing training objectives, accompanying Event Cards and data collection and analysis requirements. * You will define the specific program goals in relation to SWATT, and ensure the establishment of supporting goals and milestones in coordination with functional elements to ensure optimum execution in terms of schedule, readiness, scope, and quality. * You will identify solutions in situations with competing agendas and interests, while maintaining cohesiveness in program effort and direction. * You will coordinate the efforts of the various internal constituent communities, contractors, other technical specialists, and administrative and support team members to accomplish programmatic goals and objectives. * You will assess program requirements and establishing program goals, mission, priorities, and resources, staffing, and supporting workload. * You will evaluate and interpret directives and policy instruction from DoD, DON, Fleet Commanders and the Type Commander regarding SWATT programs and projects. * You will make recommendations to develop/implement programs and attain goals that support National, US Navy and SMWDC interests. * You will oversee all phases of programs to ensure integration and coordination within established timeframes and maintains program goals and objectives consistent with commitments and policy as well as measurable performance criteria. * You will identify areas where slippage is occurring and determine required corrective action to bring execution in line with established schedules, * You will serve as a first line manager, where you will performing managerial duties, responsibilities, and authorities over a small staff (3-4 personnel) of government service and contractor staff. * You will direct allocation of resources to ensure objectives and commitments are effectively met. You will make or recommend decisions to allocate resources and workload. * You will approve multi-year and long-range work plans developed by organizational units and subsequently manage the overall work to enhance achievement of goals and objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * 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. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * 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. * MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * 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. * Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. * This position requires the ability to work onboard ships. * This position requires the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding. * This position requires the ability to work in small and/or confined spaces. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector overseeing operations for a tactical warfare and training program to include managing resource requirements, executing program analyses, and planning long-range objectives in order to eliminate barriers and improve overall mission readiness for naval fleet operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information 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. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When t