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Summary About the Position: This JPEO-CBRND Program Manager (Program Officer Acquisition), NH-0340-04, position will be assigned to the Joint Project Manager for CBRN Special Operations Forces (JPM CBRN SOF). Position may be filled at either Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or Stafford, VA. The NH-04 pay band encompasses grades 14 and 15 under the General Schedule (GS) system. Responsibilities Serves as an advisor to senior DoD officials on status of acquisition programs, progress made and projected plans. Utilizes project management and acquisition principles to analyze situations, identify problems, probe causes, and select courses of action for technical and functional specialists to pursue. Projects major acquisition milestones and events necessary to meet the cost, schedule, and performance goals set by the Joint Project Manager. Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders such as representatives from OSD, HQDA, ASA(ALT), JPEO HQ Staff, other commands/government agencies, and private industry on all matters affecting program execution. Applies a high degree of managerial and technical knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of the DoD acquisition process to manage assigned programs. Plans and conducts highly complex program reviews and briefs findings to the Joint Project Manager and other senior JPEO-CBRND leaders within the headquarters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is subject to a salary control point established in the JPEO-CBRND Acquisition Demo Business Rules. This control point limits salary to a max of $185,234 (GS-14, step 10). Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 All DoD employees MUST include an SF-50 with their application for consideration. Without the required SF-50(s), your application WILL NOT be considered unless you meet all criteria for one of the other employment authority categories listed above. Additional information can be found in the Proof of Eligibility link under the Required Documents section below. 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: One year of specialized experience is defined as: 1) Develop acquisition strategies across multiple programs utilizing knowledge of the entire DoD acquisition process; 2) Review acquisition regulations, policies, and directives to determine impact on assigned programs; 3) Provide status reports to senior leaders in order to identify programmatic issues and progress in issue resolution; and 4) Manage the integration of multiple acquisition programs to accomplish the organization's mission. 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Communications Leadership Organizational Awareness Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Direct deposit of pay is required. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized (new Federal employees only). Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 51 - General Administration & Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This is not a remote position. Applicants will be expected to report to their identified worksite unless situational telework is approved by their supervisor. 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 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 classification, streamlined hiring process, and expanded developmental opportunities. All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.