PROGRAM MANAGER (LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT)

PROGRAM MANAGER (LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity.

Major Duties:

• As a PROGRAM MANAGER (LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Program Manager of DoD's Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP), aligned within DCPAS' Talent Development Directorate, and is responsible for planning, instructional systems design, development, documentation, oversight, day-to-day execution and evaluation of this enterprise-wide program. Functions as a leader of learning, acting as a catalyst by identifying and championing new innovative processes, assessments, and future-focused initiatives aimed at advancing the effectiveness of the program while maintaining alignment with DoD policy and strategic mission objectives, federal statutes, and Congressional intent. Manages a program budget that supports design/development, operations, evaluations, cost-effective procurement methods, effective use of technology, and a robust communication strategy. Helps monitor all Contracting Officer Representative (COR) actions to ensure compliance, timeliness, and accuracy of all products, services, and deliverables. Develops and maintains cooperative and collaborative working relationships with senior Defense leaders, external commercial entities, academic institutions, Component staff, Congressional staff, and other professional associates; and routinely applies the ability to present complex and controversial issues via presentations to senior leaders throughout the Department and Federal interagency. Works to ensure the program is and remains responsive to DoD human capital strategic plans, succession management initiatives, civilian leader development policy, and other planning guidance by full integration into the program's long-, mid-, and short-range strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services. Oversees the development, interpretation, and integration of data from program assessments and interpretative processes that result in continuous program improvements while anticipating and responding to changing technological developments, significant trends, conflicting requirements and new objectives, goals, policies, and guidance.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Employing advanced leader development program management principles, concepts, and practices sufficient to lead, plan, organize, and direct groups and efforts. Applying a wide range of qualitative, quantitative, and strategic analysis and evaluation methods and techniques sufficient to identify, assess, advise and improve upon programmatic areas and innovative initiatives. Utilizing a high degree of collaboration, innovative thinking, management and organizational skills, advanced influencing and communicating talents, resourcefulness, and an ingenuity for problem resolution and crafting of recommendations. Managing current and future year resource outlays (financial, personnel, and facilities) that directly support a Department-wide, multi-million-dollar program. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837968. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-12-15