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This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
['As a PROGRAM MANAGER (RESEARCH OPERATIONS) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Senior Technical Authority: Serves as the recognized CBDP science and technology expert inside and outside DTRA, leading future strategic planning, S&T objectives, and long-range plans in support of the JSTO. Program Planning & Management: Exercises delegated authority to oversee planning, direction, and timely execution of the overall execution of the Research Operations Program including specific supporting projects. Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration: Works closely with CBDP component action officers, OSD-level authorities, DoD laboratories, and international partners to coordinate infrastructure plans, sustain core scientific competencies, and address capability gaps. Requirement Translation: Identifies and translates joint military services warfighter requirements and strategic priorities into actionable technical objectives, program plans, and department strategy. Strategic Governance & Representation: Represents JSTO and RD-CB directors at high-level governance bodies to influence public policy and CBDP programs. Program Monitoring: Monitors and reports program progress, maintains comprehensive project files, and coordinates strategic workforce planning to optimize chemical and biological defense S&T planning efforts.']
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 as listed below: Directing joint logistics planning and combatant command support to align operational requirements with strategic objectives Briefing senior leaders and informed policy decisions through authoritative analysis and recommendations Leading enterprise-wide and interagency initiatives that delivered measurable mission, policy, and program outcomes Developing and executing S&T strategic planning, portfolio management, and PPBE integration to align resources with mission priorities Applying CBRN/CBD expertise to coordinate stakeholders, build consensus, and support headquarters-level planning, policy development, and operations 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.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Program Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses 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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))