PROGRAM MANAGER

Summary You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the Naval Test Wing Atlantics (NTWL), an Echelon IV Command of the Naval Air Warfare Center of NAVTESTWINGLANT NWCF. This position provides administrative and management support of contract acquisition, management, and oversight assigned as a Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) Contract Manager (CM) and Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) within the NTWL Contract Management Team (CMT). Responsibilities You will provide continuity to NTWL Test and Evaluation Program Management Office Department, Commanding Officer, Executive Director, Test Squadron Staff, and Technical Points of Contact with respect to contract management, oversight and execution. You will be responsible to have a complete understanding of contracting procedures and the aircraft operating account (AOA) budgeting and execution process. You will represent NTWL on matters relating to Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) primarily for aircraft maintenance contracts and Contractor Support Services (CSS) primarily for aircrew and FTE contracts. You will assist the program managers in monitoring availability of resources and funding, maintain schedule of contract execution within the assigned resources, and request additional funding and resources to support successful contract execution. You will obtain and maintain Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training and certification to perform contract oversight duties as assigned. You will ensure support services are planned and procured to support workforce requirements and all databases maintained IAW required NAVAIR directives and instructions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Demonstrating a thorough understanding of contracting procedures and the aircraft operating account (AOA) budgeting and execution process; 2) Maintaining a collection of contracts which effect aircraft maintenance, aircrew services and engineering services; 3) Monitoring contract execution to include performance assessments, invoice verification, and deficiency reporting; 4) Developing and maintaining metrics to support department workforce development and maintenance effort; and 5) Communicating with program sponsors, squadrons, competencies, and contractors to communicate status and overall execution risk. 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. Education Additional Information AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Naval activities at the Patuxent River Complex serviced by HRO Pax River (K7), NAVAIR at Arlington, VA, and NAWCAD, also includes FRC DET NORFOLK and FRC DET MIDLANT OCEAN VA employees only located at Pax River Complex. Current permanent employees of UICs 00019, 00032, 00421, 30763, 42191, 48137, 48138, 4978A, 54875, 64485, 65883, 68346, 68520, 68778, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles. 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 option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. 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.