WATERFRONT PROGRAM MANAGER

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk seeks a Waterfront Program Manager to embed in the waterfront environment, identify readiness impediments, and lead cross-functional teams to improve fleet readiness.

You will advise senior leaders, manage programs, and translate field observations into data-driven policy recommendations while coordinating with ship officers and TYCOM staff. Successful candidate will engage in high-level conferences, develop strategic approaches for major readiness programs,

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior leaders on program performance, readiness, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations, including military commands, centers, shipyards, and staff.
• Experience analyzing program data and developing recommendations to improve mission effectiveness.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. Navy surface force operations, readiness reporting processes.
• Experience and knowledge of waterfront operations, ship maintenance, modernization, and sustainment.
• Experience and knowledge of FRP, OFRP, and readiness generation processes.
• Experience and knowledge of budgeting, planning, programming, and resource allocation.
• Experience and knowledge of Navy policies governing readiness and fleet operations.
• Experience and knowledge of organizational management and continuous process improvement.
• Experience and knowledge of maintenance and readiness information systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as the principal on-site agent for the TYCOM, embedding in the waterfront to identify readiness impediments.
• You will maintain communications and trusted relationships with ship's leadership and SURFLANT departments.
• You will lead ad hoc teams to diagnose root causes of readiness issues.
• You will deconflict competing interests and remove barriers to resolve fleet issues.
• You will direct cross-functional projects to resolve complex readiness problems.
• You will develop strategic approaches for major readiness programs and define technical approaches.
• You will translate waterfront data into data-driven policy recommendations.
• You will represent the TYCOM in high-level conferences and meetings.
• You will implement directives on Readiness policies and procedures.
• You will mentor CNSG staff and TYCOM N-code personnel on readiness issues.

Skills

Program management

Operational readiness

Resource management

Strategic initiatives

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Navy operations

Readiness reporting

Budgeting & planning

Program management principles

Risk management

Organizational management

Continuous process improvement

Maintenance & readiness information

Tools

Databases

Reporting tools

Information systems

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Waterfront Program Manager in the CDR NAVAL SURFACE FORCE ATLANTIC of COMNAVSURFLANT.

Duties

• You will serve as the principal on-site agent for the TYCOM, charged with embedding in the waterfront environment to identify and analyze complex, and often novel, readiness impediments that affect ships across the force.
• You will maintain effective, continuing communications and builds trusted relationships with the ship's triad (CO, XO, CMC) and Department Heads on all SURFLANT ships.
• You will independently investigate systemic problems, which may involve leading ad hoc teams of technical experts, program office representatives, and ship's force to diagnose root causes.
• You will exercise broad authority to deconflict competing interests and remove barriers between organizations to ensure fleet-prioritized issues are resolved.
• You will lead and direct ad hoc, cross-functional teams and special projects chartered to resolve complex, systemic readiness issues.
• You will develop the strategic approach for major readiness programs, including defining the technical approach.
• You will translate waterfront observations and data into data-driven, strategic policy recommendations.
• You will represent the TYCOM in high-level conferences, meetings, and working groups.
• You will interpret, implement, and provide guidance addressing directives from higher authority regarding Readiness policies and procedures.
• You will provide expert mentorship and guidance to CNSG staff and other TYCOM N-codes on complex readiness issues, ensuring alignment of effort across the force.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Experience advising senior leaders on program performance, operational readiness, resource management, and strategic initiatives.

Experience coordinating across multiple organizations, including military commands, regional maintenance centers, shipyards, waterfront activities, and headquarters staff.

Experience analyzing program data and developing recommendations to improve mission effectiveness, fleet readiness, and operational performance.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.

Experience and knowledge of U.S. Navy surface force operations, mission requirements, and readiness reporting processes.

Experience and knowledge of waterfront operations, ship maintenance, modernization, and sustainment programs.

Experience and knowledge of Fleet Response Plan (FRP), Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), and readiness generation processes.

Experience and knowledge of warfighting readiness principles, force generation requirements, and fleet operational commitments.

Experience and knowledge of Navy budgeting, planning, programming, and resource allocation processes.

Experience and knowledge of program management principles, performance metrics, and risk management methodologies.

Experience and knowledge of Department of the Navy, Fleet Forces Command, and Naval Surface Force policies governing readiness and fleet operations.

Experience and knowledge of organizational management, strategic planning, and continuous process improvement principles.

Experience and knowledge of maintenance and readiness information systems, databases, and reporting tools.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants:

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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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