PROGRAM MANAGER (CWMD TECHNOLOGIES)

Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 127,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Threat Reduction Agency in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Program Manager (CWMD Technologies) at the GS-0340-14 level. The role oversees multi-program execution, develops project plans, and ensures resource and schedule alignment.

Responsibilities include lifecycle tracking, leadership briefings, and contract performance management under FAR rules. Qualification notes emphasize that education substitutions are not allowed for this grade, and the position is eligible for telework.

Qualifications

• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Program Manager responsible for overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects.
• Develops detailed project plans, identifies key cost, schedule, and performance parameters, and determines resource and manpower requirements.
• Tracks progress, conducts in-progress reviews, briefs senior leadership, and communicates changes affecting timelines and milestones.
• Ensures compliance with FAR processes and serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage contract performance.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Key Responsibilities

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (CWMD TECHNOLOGIES) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Program Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects. Develops detailed project plans, identifies key cost, schedule, and performance parameters, and identifies resource and manpower requirements.

Utilizes tools and methods to track progress throughout the project life cycle, convenes regular in-progress reviews, and maintains interaction with all stakeholders. Regularly briefs senior leadership on project status, significant developments, and changes in resources that impact established timelines and milestones.

Ensures compliance with all required acquisition processes per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage contract performance.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $127141 - $165288/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.