PROGRAM MANAGER

Duties

• You will serve as the Modernization Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) for the In-Service Strategic Submarine Program Office (PMS 396/SP 21).
• You will lead the planning, integration, and operational execution of OHIO Class Submarine Modernization programs and Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) Sustainment, ensuring maximum platform availability and fleet readiness.
• You will provide direct supervisory management for a division of civilian and contractor personnel.
• You will lead and coordinate a team of subject matter experts across the Non Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES), C5I, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical, and EDG areas of responsibility.
• You will serve as the principal programmatic and technical advisor to the Deputy Program Manager and Program Manager on all modernization strategies, EDG sustainment, schedule performance, and resource execution.
• You will Serve as the primary liaison and build strategic alliances across a highly diverse stakeholder group, including Participating Acquisition Resource Managers, Type Commanders, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and various industry partners.
• You will drive the alignment, synchronization, and risk mitigation of complex modernization efforts spanning both Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical systems and NPES/C5I systems.
• You will develop program requirements and resource inputs for the Program Objective Memorandum and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution cycles to secure necessary funding for critical modernization and sustainment initiatives.
• You will direct tasking under relevant Planning Yard and technical services contracts, establishing and funding Technical Instructions, evaluating vendor performance, and ensuring deliverables align with submarine modernization schedules.

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
• 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 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).
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Leading or managing a team to study, identify, and solve programmatic and technical problems for submarine acquisition, maintenance, or modernization.

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.

Additional information

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. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

Salary Range Below:
Washington Navy Yard, DC
$143,913 - $197,200
Bangor, WA:
$141,367 - $197,200
Kings Bay, GA:
$125,776 - $192,331
Newport, RI:
$142,452 - $197,200
Groton, CT:
$141,915 - $197,200

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.