Summary The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the DoD, Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing program objectives, making recommendations, planning milestone dates, tracking the processes and costs throughout the life-cycle of the program. Responsibilities This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Program Manager at the NH-0340-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Lead the program office to deliver required capability and meet requirements within cost, schedule, risk, performance baselines and activities to define the technical requirements, the acquisition documents IAW MDA processes and oversee the funding execution and propose budgets to fund future years IAW MDA POM process. Apply systems acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance. Work with leadership to establish improved operating concepts and criteria and stimulate the development and integration of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the MDS. Prepare, review, and document acquisition documents for internal and external communications to include Agency leadership, other government Agencies, and prime contractors. Document program baseline detail and report executability on the progress of the program. Respond to DoD, GAO and Congressional requests for information on the progress and challenges of the program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the 3 of the 5 qualifications below: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience with: Applying knowledge, principles and methods for developing and managing integrated technical program/project plans (cost, schedule and technical). Communication skills (oral and written) to senior leaders, individuals or groups as well as to Other Government Agencies. Leading people and teams (within and outside the MDA) to solve complex program/project problems. Leading teams, and collaborating across programs, organizations, functional IPTs, and external stakeholders. Department of Defense acquisition principles, regulations, policies, and processes. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu). Click here for more details and Resources. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))