PROGRAM MANAGER

Duties

• You will serve as the Combat Systems Lead, as the program manager and leader responsible for coordinating the design, integration, acquisition, testing, and delivery of all combat system requirements.
• You will also ensure software, hardware, sensor suites, weapons control capabilities and associated support elements are delivered across all phases of the AUKUS Pillar 1 trilateral program.
• You will navigate and lead cross-organizational integration across Team Submarines.
• You will perform as a highly organized, forward-thinking leader, the incumbent sets the standard for a highly professional team.
• You will as the Combat System Lead actively liaise with Deputy Program Manager and Program Managers across other Program Offices building trust with organizations to support critical AUKUS milestones and driving delivery against competing priorities.
• You will routinely liaise with Australian and United Kingdom defense counterparts and must be prepared to travel internationally in support of AUKUS combat systems objectives.
• You will engage in trilateral and international environments, and act as the designated US Lead representing the unified Team Submarine position, demonstrating exceptional judgment, diplomatic acumen, and commitment to US strategic interests.
• You will manage complex financial lines, oversee Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, and establish structured accountability systems to track outcomes.
• You will be capable of translating technical engineering and acquisition activities into reportable, strategic outcomes, confidently briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and Flag Officers.

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 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 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: managing acquisition lifecycle compliance and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program requirements (e.g., cost estimates, schedule, performance reporting, integration, logistics, and budgeting) to meet the product and service objectives of allied international naval fleet customers.

0340 Classification Standards:

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 announcement uses the AcqDemo Business & Technical Mgmt direct hire authority 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 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.

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.