Program Manager (Deputy Commander)
What you'd do
About the Position: Serves as staff advisor to the Commanding Officer, Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA). Responsible for advising, assisting, and representing the Commander in all areas of the command leadership. As delegated by the Commander, exercises staff control and leadership over the organization Directors and Office Chiefs.
Major duties
Operational programs are diverse and complex and for all Services. Formulates and evaluates policies and directives from higher headquarters and advises on action necessary to establish the framework of the organization policies. Identifies and monitors actual or potential issues that require Command decision and recommends a specific course of action that will resolve the issue or correct deficient performance. Provides leadership to office and directorate chiefs in determining priorities to ensure expeditious accomplishment of mission operations. Monitors and evaluates programs and operations to ensure plans are followed to meet objectives and goals. Concentrates attention upon issues, which inhibit the attainment of objectives and provides disposition of those matters not requiring the Commander's attention.
What you need to qualify
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) Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) 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 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 which includes execution of strategic mission planning in complex environments; leading organizational teams, developing personnel, and successfully mitigating operational risks while enforcing rigorous standards; navigating complex regulatory frameworks and utilizing strong communication to influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups; and making high-stakes decisions and delivering successful mission outcomes under intense operational pressure. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03).
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