Summary About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This position is located at Rosslyn, Virginia. Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized. Relocation Incentive: May be authorized. Student Loan Repayment: May be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual: May be authorized. Responsibilities Performs project management across various phases of the acquisition life to include conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, modification, and disposal. Plans, analyzes, and reviews major programs associated with the acquisition of capabilities involving information technology, services, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and facilities within the Military Health System (MHS). Provides expert consulting in specialized systems implementations. Ensures all aspects of scope, time, quality, and cost are achieved or exceeded utilizing comprehensive project management methodology. Supports the organization in providing support through the phases of life-cycle acquisition management to include conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, modification, and disposal. Establishes and manages project budget estimates and manages program and contract budgets. Recommends implementation of new technologies, procedures, and applications to increase efficiency or quality of analytic assessments. Develops comprehensive plans involving both short and long-range requirements for Project Management execution. Analyzes the results of reviews to determine the progress and technical adequacy of the projects in comparison with project requirements, and approved baselines for cost, schedule, and performance. Coordinates initiatives to streamline operations and procedures, as well as provide consideration for consolidating services and processes to enhance customer satisfaction. Develops and strengthens substantive ties with community partners and other government organizations. Serves as senior subject matter expert for the Program at meetings and working groups. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience managing project operations to support revenue cycle components in a healthcare system acquisition program to include patient accounting, coding, billing, and/or collections; 2) Experience monitoring contract performance to ensure requirements of all assigned automated systems are met; AND 3) Experience formulating strategic execution plans to streamline organizational operations or procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03). Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Active Career Field. DOD Position Certification Level and Training Requirements. All Acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DoD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grade/level. Current requirement are available at Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu). This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position. The employee must meet the DODI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment data filed in the header of the PD/PRD. Practitioner Level II This is a DoD Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management, Practitioner Career Level II certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. 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. 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. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The incumbent must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements for Program Manager, Practitioner Career Level II Certification. This position requires travel up to 50% of the time.
