ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (Task Manager) in the Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare Department (WX), Maritime Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Division (WXM), Project Management Branch (WXMM) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions.

This is not a high-grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $138,370).

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: evaluating and interpreting Navy policies and procedures to plan and execute project management and financial management for programs, projects, or initiatives.

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. Major Duties:

• You will focus on meeting project cost, schedule and performance commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc., in accordance with the WXM Project Management Handbook.
• You will be responsible and accountable for successfully initiating, planning, implementing, executing, and monitoring and controlling of project(s), including ensuring the Integrated Master Schedule is accurate and in Ops Center.
• You will work with resource owner and Core Team to accurately identify, plan, estimate cost and communicate that information to the customer.
• You will recognize problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent.
• You will evaluate alternatives, find solutions, and develop improvements and innovations to enhance performance.
• You will work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes to address challenges.
• You will present oral and written reports to define and/or communicate plans, status, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.
• You will ensure a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget.
• You will lead aspects of organizational change and identify opportunities for business process improvements within project scope.