PROGRAM MANAGER (RED TEAM AUTHORITIES AND COORDINATION)
About This Position
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The position supports the Nuclear Enterprise Directorate.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Identify and mitigate operational risks by utilizing authorized activities, methods, and technologies. Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as military service components, federal agencies, or installation-level leadership. Manage project resources (e.g., budget, personnel, and schedules) for a specific mission or a component of a larger program to ensure it meets established timelines and cost parameters.
Prepare and present technical briefings and written reports on plans, findings, methodologies, or risks to mid-to-senior level leaders. Lead a team of technical specialists (e.g., military, civilian, or contractors) in the planning or execution phase of a complex operation or activity. Implement program policies or mission plans by interpreting and applying legal, security, and safety authorities to specific operational scenarios.
Assist in the development of mission or project plans by defining objectives, identifying resource requirements, and developing methodologies for assessments. Analyze complex systems, infrastructure, or operational plans to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
As a PROGRAM MANAGER (RED TEAM AUTHORITIES AND COORDINATION) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: The Mission Assurance Red Division conducts threat emulation vulnerability assessments for the Department of War (DoW) to enhance the safety and security of U.S. government mission critical profiles in order to prevent and mitigate threats to the United States and its allies and partners. The incumbent will oversee the work of a multi-disciplined team responsible for conducting up to seven assessments per fiscal year. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing their assigned Red Team Program and integrating the results of the assessments and/or other support products into standardized assessment reports according to the current standard operating procedures.
Serves as the program's senior technical authority and representative. Provides expert advice to DTRA leadership and external customers up to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Combatant Command, Service, and Agency level, and is responsible for formally defending the team's findings, mitigation strategies, and methodologies in senior leader forums. This includes authoring and presenting correspondence, briefings, and justifications to secure approval and resources.
Serves as the primary liaison and lead planner for all external customer engagements. Leads the formal requirements definition process with senior leaders from OSD, Combatant Commands, Services, and Agencies, negotiating and defining the final objectives, scope, approach, and deliverables for a Red Team Project. This culminates in the development and formal approval of a comprehensive Project Plan.
In executing their duties, the incumbent must become the Department's subject matter expert on the customer's requirements, have a firm understanding of the resources and capability of the Red Division to achieve these requirements, and oversee the development of the Project Plan to ensure optimal alignment of DTRA resources to meet customer requirements. Serves as the Red Team Subject Matter Expert (SME) on-site for the application of Red Team Ground Authorities as well as the Red Team SME on select red team capabilities and authorities, responsible for developing capabilities packages and authoring justification and coordination requirements documentation for approval of the Office of the General Counsel and Red Division leadership. As the lead for individual assessments, responsible for the identification of risk and the application of risk management to ensure all Red Team activities are legally adjudicated and executable while managing risk to mission, personnel, and facilities.
Coordinates and oversees military, government, and contractor subject matter specialists. Directly responsible for managing day-to-day execution and reporting on the efforts of teams of up to 30 personnel. Uses sound judgment to identify and mitigate risk through activities, methods or use of technologies that require additional authorizations.
This includes independently evaluating complex situations, weighing potential consequences, and making informed decisions within established guidelines. Responsible for the execution of complex Red Team actions which involves coordinating the Red Team mission with high-level external customers including OSD Offices, Combatant Commands, Services, and Agencies as well as State and Local authorities. Responsible for the approval, disapproval, or forwarding to higher level and/or legal reviewers all assessment execution of mission plans.
Represents DTRA in interactions with OSD, Combatant Commands, Services, and Agencies. Develops briefings and products for stakeholders. Provides findings, mitigation strategies and methodologies via correspondence, briefings, memoranda, and other documentation to senior leaders throughout DoD, the interagency, and the federal government at the General Officer, Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (GO/FO/SES) level.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Communicating Results Leadership Program management Risk Management Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
Additional Information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application.
Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
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Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12920423. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1.
Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
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- SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).
- Veteran's Documents: If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf