PROGRAM MANAGER

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Fort Meade (MD); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Fleet Forces Command seeks a PROGRAM MANAGER for the NAVY MARINE CORPS SPECTRUM CENTER to direct spectrum management programs and supervise DON spectrum initiatives.

The role ensures compliance with DoD and NTIA timelines and guarantees compatibility of electromagnetic devices across Navy assets and partners. You will provide strategic guidance to senior leaders, coordinate with multiple DoD agencies, and lead cross‑functional teams to support mission essential operations.

Formación

• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-14 grade level or pay band.
• Experience in supervision and administration of communications-electronics systems.
• Experience in electromagnetic spectrum and operations and spectrum management.
• Experience with radio frequency spectrum management principles and national/international coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and supervise spectrum management programs and initiatives within the Department of the Navy.
• Oversee all phases of the Spectrum Management process.
• Ensure SPS Certification and Frequency Assignment processes adhere to DoD and NTIA timeframes.
• Ensure maximum compatibility of electromagnetic devices, equipment, and systems within the DON and with other users.

Conocimientos

Spectrum management

Radio frequency coordination

Leadership

Interagency collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the NAVY MARINE CORPS SPECTRUM CENTER of NAVY MARINE CORPS SPECTRUM CENTER.

Duties

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• You will direct and supervise spectrum management programs and initiatives within the Department of the Navy (DON).
• You will oversee all phases of the Spectrum Management process.
• You will guarantee that the DON Spectrum Planning Subsystem (SPS) Certification and Frequency Assignment processes adhere to the established timeframes of the DoD and National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA).
• You will ensure the maximum feasible compatibility of all electromagnetic devices, equipment, and systems within the DON and with other government and non-government users of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• You will provide comprehensive supervisory guidance and direction to the NMSC Deputy Director, Division Heads, team managers, and support personnel.

Requirements

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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 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You may be required to report to work or remain at work to perform essential functions during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, or other emergency situations.
• Frequent driving is necessary to attend national-level meetings and conferences, necessitating a substantial quantity of local travel. International engagements necessate an average of six annual travels abroad.
• The sensitivity, importance, and fast-paced nature of the responsibilities generate significant stress and strain.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience with extensive background in the supervision and administration of communications-electronics systems.
• Experience in electromagnetic spectrum and operations and spectrum management.
• Experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of radio frequency spectrum management principles, national and international frequency coordination, equipment spectrum certification, electromagnetic compatibility, host-nation coordination, interference resolution, and spectrum support to military operations.
• Experience in interacting with frequency management authorities across a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and departments.

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.

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.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

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.

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

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.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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