Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a RD-TSX focal point for SOF and other sensitive clients of assigned assessment projects to support planning, managing, and execution from approval throughout closeout. Conducts assessments of SOF radios, EW and IW technology assessments, communication system assessments, risk management assessments, Special Studies, and assessment types defined by government client requirements.. Responsibilities 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 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).

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