Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This position is located at the US Army Tank - Automotive & Armaments Command, Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles Office. PM LAV is a U.S. Marine Corps Board Select 0-6 program staffed by Department of Army Acquisition Professionals. The Program Office is a direct support to the Marine Corps Program Executive Office Land Systems. Responsibilities Serves as Assistant Program Manager responsible for managing new systems through advanced development, production and fielding; or fielded systems undergoing extensive modification, retrofit, or rebuild. Directs the work of specialists within the office and, through functional managers, the activities of a great many matrix support. Exercises management control of all functional inputs to the program. Develops plans for accomplishment of assigned projects. Directs effective utilization of project resources. Develops and establishes the controls necessary to manage internal operations, matrix support and the support of other command and agencies. Analyzes the impact that contemplated budget revisions, proposed adjustments, legislative changes, economic trends or directives from higher echelons may have upon projects. Maintains a continuous up to date cognizance of all aspects of project(s). Establishes priorities, maintains control and all project milestones and takes necessary action to ensure that all milestones are met. Maintains liaison with appropriate representatives of DA, industry, supporting organizations and involved foreign governments to assure up-to-date awareness of the planning of all actions. Attends high level conference and meetings with representatives of DoD, DA, AMC and other commands and agencies, private industry and foreign countries. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: In order to qualify for this position, an applicant's resume must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Coordinating acquisition support activities necessary to meet program objectives; 2) Directing the effective use of project resources to accomplish program objectives; 3) Developing controls to manage internal operations, matrix support and provide support to commands; 4) Analyzing the impact of budget revisions and/or proposed adjustments for current projects. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalent). This is a DOD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for the demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-III of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-12 through GS-13 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities. Back to Basics: Practitioner (formerly Level II): This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Program Management-A) certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete. The Army Acquisition Workforce is charged with a critical mission to cultivate innovation, design the impossible, and provide Soldiers with what they need to be successful. This is done through people-a workforce of more than 32,000 Army acquisition professionals from scientists and engineers to accountants and program managers who turn Army requirements into products and services, managing everything from cradle to grave. Civilians make up 96% of the Army Acquisition Workforce, and specialize in one of six functional areas and serve in over 20 commands stationed around the globe. For more information, visit: https://asc.army.mil/web/recruitment. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Budget Administration Oral Communication Program Management Project Management Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Position may be filled as a temporary appointment NTE 1 year. Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a temporary appointment will be appointed/converted into a temporary appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.