What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER (ENABLING SCIENCE) position at Defense Threat Reduction Agency?
This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.
This is an acquisition position. For more information please see: AcqDemo.
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector:
This is an acquisition position. For more information please see: AcqDemo.
Qualifications:
You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector:
- Directing the full life-cycle of complex, multi-year Research & Development (R&D) programs, applying DoD acquisition principles to control cost, schedule, performance, and risk, executing procurement packages to guarantee timely funding.
- Analyzing national security directives and joint capability gaps within the chemical and biological defense Science & Technology portfolio to define future program requirements and launch new, high-impact Research, Development, Technology, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs
- Formulating, justifying and defending multi-million-dollar budgets through all phases of the PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) process, advocating for resources before senior review boards, enforcing rigorous financial oversight
- Representing an organization by negotiating and influencing senior military leaders, industry executives, and inter-agency partners to build consensus for national security initiatives
- Spearheaded strategic integration of complex technology development across military services and government agencies, developing new analytical techniques to resolve critical problems in programs of national significance.
Responsibilities:
As a PROGRAM MANAGER (ENABLING SCIENCE) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:- Oversee the complete life-cycle of major, complex research and development programs, managing all aspects including cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
- Develop and direct the execution of multi-year program strategies, which includes the detailed management and tracking of procurement packages to ensure timely obligation of funds.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations that shape the long-range strategic direction of the division's technology portfolio by analyzing national security directives and capability gaps.
- Lead the integration of complex technical projects across various military services, government agencies, and industry partners to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Direct the formulation, justification, and defense of substantial, multi-million dollar program budgets throughout the entire Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
- Maintain strict oversight of financial execution, ensuring spend plans are accurately implemented, and lead efforts to identify and secure new funding opportunities for the division.
- Serve as a key technical expert and trusted advisor in high-level meetings with senior military leaders and industry partners, leading negotiations and influencing stakeholders to gain support for critical initiatives.
Salary : $143,913