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Position Title
PROGRAM MANAGER (ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER ACQUISITION)
Agency
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
Announcement Number
MCAD244925568027HQ Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 to Wednesday, November 13, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
3. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period? (limit characters)
4. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 50% of the time? (limit characters)
5. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty. Are you willing and able to obtain Program Management Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition) at the NH-03(GS-13) grade level in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Formulate acquisition plans and strategies to procure software and hardware capabilities.
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3. Interface with senior leadership, technical, logistics, business teams and other government agencies to develop and defend plans for assigned programs.
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4. Direct strategic planning and preparation for assigned systems acquisition project.
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5. Assure efficient implementation of guidance/direction originating from all organization levels, i.e., project manager and supervisor.
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6. Implement changes and improvements to promote smooth and efficient accomplishment of the mission.
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7. Coordinate efforts of technical, logistics and business areas to ensure accuracy of inputs to cost estimates and budget requests for projects.
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8. Monitor financial documents of each division within the Product Management Office to ensure proper integration among the elements.
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9. Perform preliminary reviews of cost estimates in preparation for milestone reviews to ensure accuracy and credibility of financial reports.
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10. Analyze the impact that potential budget revisions and proposed adjustments may have on a project and propose positive action to minimize adverse effects.
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11. Review data relating to short- and long-term technical management, financial objectives and requirements to keep abreast of program progress and anticipated problems.
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12. Provide troubleshooting services to identify problems, coordinate efforts, and correct deficiencies for the project.
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13. Coordinate multiple projects and processes to ensure they stay on schedule and within budget.
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14. Resolve planning issues for complex weapon systems program.
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15. Accept the integration of mission equipment and software, to include various communications, surveillance and situational awareness, data management and recording equipment.
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16. Prepare briefings and reports for senior leaders on status of the program to include any issues/risks and recommended courses of action to address any challenges.
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17. Review data relating to short- and long-term technical management, financial objectives and requirements to keep abreast of program progress and anticipated problems.
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18. Coordinate system product improvement plans by establishing design development objectives with users to ensure system aspects and capabilities are in consonance with user requirements.
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19. Ensure that open communication exists between core and matrix support personnel and their counterparts in associated programs, so that maximum interoperability and parts commonality is achieved with all related systems.
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20. Work with customers, other DOD and non-DOD agencies, and subject matter experts to contract, monitor the design/development/testing and fielding of production hardware and software releases.
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21. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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