Summary You will serve as a Science and Technology Program Management Analyst in the Research and Development Support Activity Technology Directorate within the Naval Intelligence Activity in Springfield, VA. You will support project management functions to include working with stakeholders to assess capability gaps, developing technology roadmaps and investment strategies, proposing and developing project plans, overseeing project execution, and developing and fulfilling technology transition plans. Responsibilities You will support project management functions by assessing capability gaps, developing technology roadmaps and investment strategies, proposing and developing project plans, overseeing project execution, and developing technology transition plans. You will serve as a Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer's Representative for budgeting, preparing statements of work, developing milestone-driven schedules, assessing/mitigating risk, and monitoring/reporting on technical progress. You will coordinate with senior program management analysts, and financial management and contracting staffs throughout project execution. You will serve as a liaison for the technology directorate to internal and external developers, stakeholders, and mission partners. You will balance contractor performance and financial resources against a multi-year acquisition strategy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, performing duties such as: 1. Support project management functions by coordinating with senior program management analysts, and financial management and contracting staffs throughout project execution. 2. Plan and manage elements of an applied research and development portfolio that aligns with intelligence collection requirements, capabilities, and a multi-year execution strategy. 3. Support, motivate, and lead project teams to ensure requirements are fully aligned with organizational needs. 4. Serve as a Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer's Representative. 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of investment strategies to align with organizational objectives and provide recommendations regarding the utilization of money, manpower, or material resources to close technology gaps. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Education N/A Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. This a Defense Acquisition Workforce position that requires a Program Management, Practitioner acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to earn this certification. Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66. Acquisition Workforce (AWF) members must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two (2) years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Workforce members are encouraged to earn their CLPs by completing Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Credentials. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. Failure to meet these requirements could result in disciplinary action and/or removal from employment. This position does not have a degree requirement, but a technical degree is preferred.