IT PROGRAM MANAGER (POLICY AND PLANNING)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security & Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent will serve as an IT Program Manager at USSOUTHCOM Miami, FL. Responsibilities Lead the Joint Plans and Exercises Branch to align communications planning and exercises with command priorities and operational needs. Develop long-range plans and resource requirements to address capability gaps and support future command and control operations. Direct communications planning for exercises and contingencies to validate readiness, interoperability, and mission support. Provide cross-functional operational support to inform decisions, manage risks, and deliver timely plans, reports, and briefings. Supervise military and civilian personnel and monitors contractor work to meet mission objectives, performance standards, and quality requirements. 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) applying joint operational planning, exercise, and information technology principles to develop communications planning products that support command and control readiness; 2) analyzing operational requirements, cybersecurity risks, and interoperability gaps to recommend capability, resource, or policy solutions; and 3) coordinating with military, interagency, and partner-nation stakeholders to integrate communications requirements into exercises, contingency plans, and senior leader briefings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-13). 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. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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. This is an Information Technology Management Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. 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. Relocation, Recruitment, or Retention Incentive may be authorized subject to organization/management discretion.