PROJECT OFFICER
What you'd do
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Major duties
As a PROJECT OFFICER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Project Officer RD-TSX focal point for SOF and other sensitive clients of assigned assessment projects to support planning, managing, and execution from approval throughout closeout. Conducts assessments of SOF radios, EW and IW technology assessments, communication system assessments, risk management assessments, Special Studies, and assessment types defined by government client requirements. Develops Client Requirement Documents (CRDs) to articulate client/warfighter needs and address Program Manager and senior leadership comments. Develops and conducts various project related briefings to senior leadership, to include Technical Roundtables (TRT), Event Execution Document (EED) reviews, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and final reports reviews. Responsible for resource management and security for assessments. Ensures project requirements, timelines, and costs don't exceed agreements contained within the CRD. Develops project costs and manages project budget. Task Contracting Officer's Representative (TCOR). Develops task orders, and works with COR to properly and fully charge contractor support to projects. Provides CPARS feedback. Follows security directives and policies to protect classified client, and Operational Security (OPSEC) sensitive information. Project lead for assigned projects, leads teams combined of military, government civilian and contractor personnel in field environments and garrison.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Directing and executing comprehensive program support for high-consequence national security initiatives, including Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or other sensitive programs, ensuring mission requirements were met through strategic planning and resource allocation; Designing and governed the complete life-cycle of test and evaluation programs for critical systems and equipment acquisitions, validating operational effectiveness to authorize official Fielding and Deployment Releases (F&DR); Negotiating, authoring, and administer formal inter-agency Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or similar agreements to define operational parameters, secure resources, and codify partner-nation and governmental cooperation. (EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME) 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.
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