F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE - PROGRAM MANAGER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

The F-35 Lightning II Program is bringing cutting-edge technology to the battlespace of the future and providing asymmetrical advantage to today's warfighters across the glove.

With technologically advanced airframe, logistics, avionics and propulsion systems, this multi-role fighter jet is the world's foremost stealthy, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft to dominate the sky.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band (DA-05) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing a wide range of technical and business systems, processes, and practices used to manage weapon systems acquisition; 2) Reviewing, analyzing, and implementing higher level procurement policies; 3) Managing project/program requirements, objectives and metrics, and resolving conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources; 4) Identifying opportunities to incorporate process improvements and best practices utilizing customer feedback, internal and external audits, self-assessment, and lessons learned activities; and 5) Advising management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducting special studies, proposing options and alternatives, and representing a command.

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 be responsible for the overall management, direction and control of the acquisition, development, integration, testing, production, fielding, and life cycle support of major platforms.
• You will develop, plan, analyze, and execute projects across the full system life cycle, satisfy customer requirements, and plan and manage cost, schedule, and performance requirements for acquisition of end-items.
• You will also manage development of new or improved aircraft and weapon system capability.
• You will develop and coordinate all required program acquisition documentation and briefings as well as ensure all program requirements and milestones are communicated and coordinated with program leadership.
• You will analyze needs and requirements information necessary for development of specific objectives for assigned program initiatives and for planning.
• You will direct the development of comprehensive program plans to ensure fulfillment of technical, cost schedule and performance objectives.
• You will serve as a liaison and representative in negotiations with other commands and offices of the Navy, DOD, other governmental agencies and private organizations on matters pertaining to the program.
• You will evaluate program documentation to ensure that needs of the program are consistent with sound business practices and the degree of risk involved.