PROGRAM MANAGER (RESEARCH OPERATIONS)

US Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency is seeking a GS-14 level professional to lead and coordinate joint logistics planning, align operational requirements with strategic priorities, and brief senior leadership on policy-relevant analyses.

The role emphasizes interagency collaboration, S&T planning, and CBRN/CBD coordination at the HQ level. Ideal candidates will demonstrate success in enterprise-wide initiatives, portfolio management, and PPBE alignment to mission priorities, with a strong

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service as listed below.
• Directing joint logistics planning and combatant command support to align operational requirements with strategic objectives.
• Applying CBRN/CBD expertise to coordinate stakeholders, build consensus, and support headquarters-level planning, policy development, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Directing joint logistics planning and combatant command support to align operational requirements with strategic objectives.
• Briefing senior leaders and informing policy decisions through authoritative analysis and recommendations.
• Leading enterprise-wide and interagency initiatives that delivered measurable mission, policy, and program outcomes.
• Developing and executing S&T strategic planning, portfolio management, and PPBE integration to align resources with mission priorities.
• Applying CBRN/CBD expertise to coordinate stakeholders, build consensus, and support headquarters-level planning, policy development, and operations.

Skills

Logistics planning leadership

Executive briefing & analysis

Cross-agency program leadership

Strategic planning & PPBE integration

CBRN/CBD expertise

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 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:

• Directing joint logistics planning and combatant command support to align operational requirements with strategic objectives
• Briefing senior leaders and informed policy decisions through authoritative analysis and recommendations
• Leading enterprise-wide and interagency initiatives that delivered measurable mission, policy, and program outcomes
• Developing and executing S&T strategic planning, portfolio management, and PPBE integration to align resources with mission priorities
• Applying CBRN/CBD expertise to coordinate stakeholders, build consensus, and support headquarters-level planning, policy development, and operations

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.