PROGRAM MANAGER (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS)

US Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Fort Belvoir (VA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the United States is seeking a qualified candidate for a GS-14 level federal role focused on managing complex technical programs, contracting oversight, and cross-agency collaborations.

The position emphasizes leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, development of technical procurement packages, and coordination of international stakeholders, including overseas briefings and negotiations.

Qualifikationen

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience managing complex, technical programs with milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or contract manager tracking contractor deliverables and SOWs.
• Experience developing technical specifications and procurement requirements; participating in source selections.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with multi-agency or international stakeholders, including overseas meetings or negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Program management

COR / Contract management

Technical evaluation panels

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Jobbeschreibung

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.

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, You may qualify at the GS-14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Managing complex, technical programs, portfolios, or projects from initiation through execution, including developing project implementation plans, establishing milestone schedules, setting budget baselines, and tracking cost, schedule, and performance metrics to achieve strategic goals.
• Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), technical monitor, or contract manager responsible for tracking contractor performance against statements of work (SOW), approving deliverables and milestones, managing inter-organizational funding orders, and recommending contract modifications or financial adjustments.
• Developing technical specifications and procurement requirements, and participating in technical evaluation panels or source selection boards to review, score, negotiate, and recommend vendor proposals for the award of contracts or task orders.
• Serving in a lead or senior role guiding cross-functional teams consisting of technical experts, administrative personnel, and external contractors to execute organizational initiatives, resolve complex delivery challenges, and achieve project objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships across multi-agency, corporate, or international stakeholders, including conducting official overseas meetings, briefings, or negotiations with senior foreign government officials, international bodies, or partner organizations on new or ongoing technical initiatives.

(EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.