Program Manager (MANPOWER)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland seeks a senior program manager to guide analytical, planning, and workforce initiatives at the GS‑15 level. The incumbent leads a division, coordinates with senior leaders, and oversees payroll, travel programs, and administrative functions while maintaining security requirements.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, budget awareness, and cross‑agency negotiation, with oversight of manpower policies, PPBE processes, and large‑scale

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical methodologies to optimize workforce structures and resource allocation.
• Ability to provide advisory services to senior executives on manpower policies and budgeting.
• Experience managing administrative programs such as payroll, travel, and time & attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a division, set priorities, and evaluate performance.
• Develop, evaluate, implement, and organize large-scale plans and programs.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and other DoD components on manpower initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with management and senior executives, orally and in writing.
• Represent the agency in negotiations and high-level coordination across departments.

Skills

Analytical expertise

Strategic planning

Leadership and supervision

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PPBE budgeting knowledge

Job description

Summary

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland .

Duties

• Analytical and Methodological Expertise: Mastery of quantitative and qualitative analytical and evaluative methods addressing complex org. issues, including developing new methodologies, evaluating complex data, and performing statistical analysis.
• Strategic Planning and Program Management: Develops, evaluates, implements, and organizes large-scale plans and programs. This involves coordinating with senior leaders, understanding long-range implications, and directing program activities.
• Leadership and Supervision: Leads, supervises, and provides guidance to a division, including planning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, handling personnel matters in Payroll Support, Change Management, and Travel Programs.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to all levels of management, including political appointees, general officers, and senior executives.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Negotiating and persuading, with the ability to represent the agency in dealings with other DoW components and other government agencies.
• Knowledge of DoW/DISA missions, structures, management, and budgeting (PPBS/appropriations). Expert in Joint Travel, DTMO, manpower policies, Fourth Estate tracking system, DoD Cyber Excepted Service instructions, and administrative regulations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Time in Grade

For entry at the GS-15 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-14 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience

For the GS-15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-14 if outside the Federal service.

For this position, specialized experience is defined as: (1) Experience leading and managing a military and civilian manpower program; (2) Utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical methodologies to optimize workforce structures and resource allocation; (3) Providing advisory services to senior‑level executives on manpower policies, budgeting (e.g., PPBE), and agency‑wide reorganizations; (4) Experience managing administrative programs (such as military & civilian manpower, joint manpower program, joint duty assignment list, payroll, change management, travel & Government travel card program, time and attendance, and representing an organization in negotiations and high‑level coordination across Department of War components or other federal agencies).

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Qualification and time‑in‑grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.

Please Note

• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

Additional Information

• This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well‑qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on‑line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

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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