Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for Managing the overall control, coordination, and execution of complex and unique mission assurance programs, projects, and their supporting contracts.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-14, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Directed the comprehensive management, control, coordination, and execution of complex, high-value programs, projects, and their associated contracts to achieve critical mission objectives. Executed the full range of acquisition and contracting actions, including developing statements of work, initiating funding documents, and evaluating contractor proposals for compliance with Federal (FAR) and Defense (DFARS) regulations. Spearheaded comprehensive budget reviews with internal and external stakeholders to synchronize financial plans and justify resource allocation across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Engineered and directed large-scale programs and special projects that required the management of substantial resources and the implementation of significant procedural changes. Successfully managed a portfolio of multiple, complex programs simultaneously, effectively communicating project statuses, risks, and resource requirements to senior leadership and technical teams through clear, concise, and persuasive written reports and oral briefings. (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization. 2. Acquisition Strategy: Knowledge of the principles and methods for developing an integrated acquisition management plan that describes the business, technical, and support strategies, including the relationship between the acquisition phases, work efforts, and key program events(for example, decision points, contract awards, test activities). 3. Program Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of a program to include providing oversight of multiple projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities (for example, benefits management, life cycle management, program governance). 4. Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. 5. Strategic Thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. 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/12952604.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: 2026-05-20