PROGRAM MANAGER
What you'd do
You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER within the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) of the Office of the Commander. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Major duties
You will act as the principal civilian executive and advisor to the OPTEVFOR Director (SES) on all aspects of budget and personnel within the command. You will participate in current and long-range planning meetings to ensure goals and objectives are fully and effectively related. You will manage command operations designed to assess effectiveness and suitability of weapons systems as the only operational test agency in the Navy. You will directly supervise all of the command’s active duty and civilian Division Directors. You will provide advice, counsel, and guidance on both work and administrative matters. You will ensure individuals adhere to the strictest principles of safety issues, information systems, and health and welfare activities. You will develop procedures and techniques to ensure timely performance of the assigned technical missions in accordance with objectives, goals and established standards.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Coordinating and managing directorates including policy, program, budget and new initiative formulation and implementation, personnel management (active duty and civilian), production of test and evaluation products and training items, etc.; Creating strategic documents, generating and implementing an action plan to meet strategic goals, and assessing performance towards meeting goals; Supervising senior military, government civilians (GS), and contractors; defining civilian and military appraisal/performance goals and mentoring these individuals to meet goals and improve performance; Rendering technical advice and assistance on staff, management, and operational issues arising throughout the command; Interpreting regulations and guidance and examining local procedures and practices to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. 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.
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