Summary Program Managers oversee the cost, schedule, and technical performance of acquisition, operations, and support activities, and are accountable for the overall success of the project or program. They collaborate with others to plan programs across their life cycle, lead program teams and activities, and monitor the acquisition process to ensure that work efforts achieve the outcome specified in the Responsibilities ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position will require additional compartmented and special access programs separate from the TS/SCI clearance. As Deputy Deployment Program Manager (PM) & Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the incumbent will be responsible for; Manage the customer requirements assuring the requirements ensuring they are fully documented and reflected in requirements passed to contracting. Assist the customer in analyzing the requirements and developing appropriate language to capture skills, qualifications, timelines and levels of quality required to meet mission needs. Oversees the contractor's the performance in accordance with the needs of the Government and in compliance with terms and conditions of the contract. Serve as an interface between the contractor, government customer and the contracting officer on matters pertaining to the contractor's technical performance. Answers technical questions, furnishes technical instruction and guidance to the contractor relating to contract specifications, and any other instructions of a technical nature necessary to perform the work as specified in the contract. Ensures schedules are adhered to and provides quality assurance. Provides status to the contracting officer and other program personnel to ensure compliance with the technical requirements of the contract. If performance is not proceeding satisfactorily, or if problems are anticipated, promptly notifies the contracting officer and may provide a recommended technical course of correction action. Reviews invoices and progress payments for accuracy and appropriateness and reports any discrepancies and provides concurrence (or non-concurrence) to the Contracting Officer. Approves payments and accepts work on the appropriate forms for services performed or supplies delivered. The duties and responsibilities set forth herein are not intended to be all-inclusive. There may be additional duties as required. DAWIA Certification is required for this position; See Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or members transferring to a different or higher skill level have, upon position entry, thirty-six months, forty-eight months, or sixty months, depending upon the DAWIA Tier required, to achieve their certification. Current Acquisition Workforce members must maintain their current certification by achieving 80 Continuous Learning hours every twenty-four months. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006. Requirements Conditions of Employment Security Investigation SPECIAL INFO: As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards. - U.S. Citizenship Required - Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) - Polygraph Test Required - Position Subject to Drug Testing - Two Year Probationary Period - Direct Deposit Required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process. Employees on term or temporary appointments are not eligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices. This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility. Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Demonstrated experience utilizing contract acquisition management skills to execute contract requirements. 2. Demonstrated experience performing program management activities (e.g., identifying, developing, prioritizing and satisfying tasks within schedule or timeline), in an environment where requirements frequently change. 3. Demonstrated experience utilizing contract management tools to monitor contract financial information (e.g., contract periods of performance, contract funds run-out dates, or invoice information). EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in accounting, cost estimation, project management, requirements definition, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, cost estimation, project management, requirements definition, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA Certification may be required for this position; See Position License and Certification Requirements for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or members transferring to a different or higher skill level will have, upon position entry, thirty-six months, forty-eight months, or sixty months, depending on the DAWIA Tier required, to achieve their certification. Current Acquisition Workforce members must maintain their current certification by achieving 80 Continuous Learning hours every twenty-four months. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Ability to acquire or currently have a Program Management Certification 2. Familiarity with Contracting Officer Representative experience. 3. Familiarity with Financial processes to minimize, identify, and reallocate unliquidated funding obligations in order to fund mission critical priorities during the year of execution. 4. Experience with Contract Source Selection processes Education Additional Information