Supervisory Program Manager

United-States-Department-of-Defens; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior program management and acquisition professional to oversee cost, schedule, and performance across complex weapon-system programs, reporting progress to senior leaders.

Candidates should meet 2 of 3 specialized experiences: applying systems acquisition processes; managing cost/schedule/performance; and communicating with senior leaders and coordinating across programs and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03/GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Experience applying acquisition processes, policies, and practices for cost, schedule and performance.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and coordinating across programs and external stakeholders.

Skills

Systems acquisition knowledge

Senior leadership communication

Program management coordination

Job description

This senior program management and acquisition position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA) responsible for overseeing program cost, schedule, performance, and risk management while directly reporting progress to SES and Flag/General Officers. You may qualify at the NH 04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Applying systems acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance.
• Managing Cost, Schedule, and Performance of a complex weapon system spanning design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Communicating information to senior leaders, leading teams, providing program support, and collaborating across programs, organizations, and functional integrated product teams including external stakeholders.

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.