SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER (ACQUISITIONS)

Summary DCSA's Program Executive Office (PEO) is seeking a highly experienced Supervisory Program Manager to serve as a principal advisor, providing expert guidance on the DoD 5000 Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) for IT systems development. This role will support the Agency's mission to deliver innovative Information Systems and services to Industry and DoD customers, from concept to delivery, in support of DCSA's mission objectives. Visit www.dcsa.mil, America's Gatekeeper! Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US citizen Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered This is a Drug Testing designated position Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601 Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: OG-450 Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis. If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement. Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Program Management Series 0340 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/30/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-14 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in managing large-scale, complex IT programs, with a track record of successfully planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivering high-impact information systems that drive organizational transformation. Expert-level knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures. Experience with managing complex, high-profile acquisition programs that require strategic planning and execution. Experience leading/supervising with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on building a culture of excellence, driving employee engagement, and fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and creativity. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex, technical information to diverse audiences, including senior leaders, stakeholders, and team members, and to communicate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Advanced procurement expertise, with experience in managing complex, high-value contract acquisitions, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and contract management, with a focus on driving cost savings, process efficiency, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Expert-level knowledge of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, with a proven track record of applying agile principles to manage complex, large-scale projects and drive delivery excellence, including experience with agile scaling, agile governance, and agile metrics. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Program Planning, Review and Evaluation: Continuing analyses of program effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence and measurements of program accomplishments and results. 2. Management Analysis: Conducts research and solves organizational inefficiencies to increase the effectiveness of the organization. 3. Stakeholder Management: Applies concepts, practices, and techniques to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to the work effort; including those who are actively involved, exert influence over the process and its results, and have a vested interest in the outcomes (positive or negative). 4. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally to internal and external stakeholders to further the activity. 5. Leadership: Ability to lead an complexity multi-level organization. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: 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 Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management Certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 4 years after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - ful Resources (dau.edu). Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. 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