Program Manager for Project Execution
What you'd do
NNSA - building careers while securing the future through engineering, science, and national security in an environment where your contributions make a difference. The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP), part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), has the mission to develop the most advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology and to provide technical support for the continued safe, reliable operation of all existing naval reactors.
Major duties
As the Program Manager for Project Execution you will have the following duties: Coordinate Naval Reactors headquarters and field office efforts and provide recommendations to the Division Director concerning performance, resource needs, and improvement actions. Participate in budget formulation, financial execution, manpower planning, and approval processes for assigned infrastructure construction projects Provide executive-level guidance for infrastructure and technical programs across Naval Reactors DOE sites, including planning, budgeting, review, and technical evaluation of requirements, design, construction, operation, modification, and deactivation activities. Resolve complex technical and logistical issues and ensure delivery of technically sound infrastructure and equipment on time and within budget. Oversee federal project managers for major construction efforts; provide headquarters oversight of requirements development, design, procurement, construction, testing, and equipment delivery. Develop and maintain consistent programmatic and technical standards across the Division; establish performance metrics; conduct independent technical and programmatic reviews; and develop long-range plans addressing workforce, contractor capabilities, infrastructure requirements, and future mission needs. Provide technical leadership and professional development for approximately four federal engineers and project managers (military and civilian), and oversight for several thousand contractor personnel across DOE/DON laboratories, shipyards, vendors, and other organizations ensuring program-wide consistency and high technical standards.
What you need to qualify
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only your resume capped at two (2) pages will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. There are two MTQs MTQ 1: Broad senior-level knowledge of various organizations involved in naval nuclear work, facility design, construction and maintenance, and their functional capabilities to direct timely and safe completion of NR Program infrastructure work under all types of conditions. These organizations include prime contractor laboratories and their corporate parents as appropriate, construction contractors, and equipment suppliers. MTQ 2: Advanced knowledge of project execution theories and practices to manage large infrastructure projects within approved costs, scope, and schedule baselines. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. 2: Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. 3: Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4: Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. 5: Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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