PROGRAM MANAGER (PROGRAM OFFICER ACQUISITION)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.


Specialized Experience:
Applicant's resume must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Managing system design, development, acquisition planning and programming; (2) Executing all aspects of the acquisition process (such as development, testing, system integration, production, sustainment and product improvement); (3) Tracking and monitoring cost, schedule and performance of project/programs or products; (4) Directing the development of contract strategies, Statements of Work (SOW), Request for Proposals, source selections, technical evaluations and contract negotiations; (5) Preparing and presenting information decision briefings; and (6) Supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning, cost estimating, budgeting, program integration and oversight.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-03 or GS-13 equivalent.


This is a DOD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for the demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-IV of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-14 through GS-15 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities.

Acquisition Back to Basics: Practitioner (formerly Level II): This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Program Management) certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.