Summary You will serve as a F-35 SITE ACTIVATION LEAD - SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER in the F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE (JPO) of PEO FOR JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER. Responsibilities You will develop and deploy a family of highly common and affordable next-generation strike aircraft to meet operational needs. You will be responsible for overall management, direction, control and integration of all program elements. You will provide executive level direction, strategic program analysis an program management oversight for a high-performing workforce. You will function as the principal management authority for the event-drive program management. You will serve as the Chief of Lightning Site Activation (LSA), providing executive-level direction, strategic program analysis, and program management oversight for a high-performing, cross-functional. You will function as the F-35 JPO's principal management authority for the event-driven program management and integration lifecycle required to introduce, field, and integrate the F-35 weapon system capability. You will develop and deploy a family of highly common and affordable next-generation strike aircraft to meet operational needs. You will direct a multi-disciplinary team of 48 support contractors, government civilians, US military, and foreign partner military personnel executing land and ship site activations worldwide. You will serve as the principal JPO Review Chair for formal Sustainment Readiness Reviews (SRRs), Delta SRRs, and Initial Operational Capability Supportability Reviews. You will manage the technical 35%/65%/95% Design Review pipeline for military construction and ship modifications, ensuring strict ICD-705 alignment for prompt Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) accreditation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-12/13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Significant professional experience in administration, management, program operations, or a related area. Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, initiatives, or organizational operations. Proven ability to analyze complex issues, develop recommendations, and support strategic decision-making; Demonstrated leadership experience working with senior management, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Strong strategic planning, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a complex organizational environment; Knowledge of public-sector management principles, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making in matters of organizational importance. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and recommendations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
