PROGRAM MANAGER

• You will serve as the US/UK SWS-S Principal Assistant Program Manager for the In-Service Strategic Submarine Program Office (PMS 396/SP 21).
• You will ensure OHIO Class/UK Vanguard Class submarines meet mission requirements by providing integration between Fleet and the Program Office, coordinating between operational feedback and programmatic responses and needs.
• You will be responsible for Fleet needs and ensure on-going engineering efforts will provide long-lasting solutions.
• You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyze and resolve systemic or singular technical fleet complexities (e.g., Nuclear Reactors, SSP, other engineering / in-service NAVSEA offices).
• You will sustain and maintain Ohio Class/UK Vanguard Class submarines with a focus on the Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HME) systems.
• You will identify customized solutions and brief leadership.
• You will provide inputs to Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• You will lead and manage efforts under the Planning Yard contract by establishing and funding Technical Instructions and ensuring progress against plan.
• You will direct supervisory management responsibility for civilians and contractors assigned to your division.
• You will be responsible for the direction and supervision of a team of individuals who coordinate and execute comprehensive life-cycle logistics, configuration management, and material readiness strategies for in-service submarine platforms.

• 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
• 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 an interim and/or final secret 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.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• This position is covered under Public Law 114-264, the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA).
• 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.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 pay band (GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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.



This job does not have an education qualification requirement.



This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Acquisition Demo (AcqDemo) Business & Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.