PROJECT OFFICER with Security Clearance

Duties As a PROJECT OFFICER at the GS-0301-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Develops Client Requirement Documents (CRDs) to articulate client/warfighter needs and address Program Manager and senior leadership comments. * Develops and conducts various project related briefings to senior leadership, to include Technical Roundtables (TRT), Event Execution Document (EED) reviews, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and final reports reviews. * Responsible for resource management and security for assessments. Ensures project requirements, timelines, and costs don't exceed agreements contained within the CRD. Develops project costs and manages project budget. * Task Contracting Officer's Representative (TCOR). Develops task orders, and works with COR to properly and fully charge contractor support to projects. Provides CPARS feedback. * Follows security directives and policies to protect classified client, and Operational Security (OPSEC) sensitive information. * As a Project lead for assigned projects, Leads teams combined of military, government civilian and contractor personnel in field environments and garrison. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access as a condition of employment. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Work Schedule: Full Time * Overtime: Employee will be required to work overtime, which may include evenings and weekends. * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized if funds are available and with approval from hiring manager * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-13 Exempt/GS-12Non-Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible * Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Employee is required to obtain and maintain a DOD-approved access to additional programs as a condition of employment. * May be subject to counterintelligence scope polygraph. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter. * Travel, both CONUS and OCONUS, is required for this position. Maintains current tourist and official (when required) passports and renews both within six months prior to expiration date. * Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993. * This position may require the incumbent to lift over 50lbs, walk and/or crawl over rough terrain, bend over, and/or crawl/fit into tight spaces. * This position requires a medical examination to ensure the physical qualifications for the position are met. This requirement will be performed under a licensed healthcare professional. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: * No less than 60 months Project planning, managing and execution from initiation through closeout. * Directly led support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or other sensitive programs. * Experience creating test and assessment design, planning and operational testing of equipment and/or systems for acquisition in direct support of fielding and deployment releases (F&DR). * Experience creating and managing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or similar agreements. * Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) experience. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: * No less than 36 months experience in Project planning, managing and execution from initiation through closeout for at least 24 months. * Experience in working in support of programs in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and/or other sensitive programs. * Experience with test planning and operational testing of equipment and/or systems for acquisition. * Experience managing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or similar agreements. * Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) experience. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. 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: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans 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. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: 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 Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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: * Accountability
* Control of Funds
* Flexibility
* Project Management
* Team Building
* Written Communication Military Spouse Preference : If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP 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. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below