PROGRAM MANAGER

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Integrated Product Lead (IPL) for the Threat Simulations Project Office (TSPO) in the Mobile & Integrated Threat Division, Threat Target Systems Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

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

Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Directing the complete lifecycle of threat simulator systems by creating strategic plans, managing large-scale budgets, and defining long-range schedules; 2) Providing executive leadership as the lead expert on adversarial threat systems to guide diverse teams and coordinate with national-level intelligence agencies; 3) Developing integration strategies for threat simulations across multiple test facilities based on expert knowledge of range infrastructure and procedures; and 4) Directing contractor performance and providing strategic oversight by guiding the development of complex work agreements and ensuring technical work aligns with program goals.

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 manage all business operations for the project office and serve as the primary liaison to program sponsors and high-level stakeholders.
• You will be the primary project manager for a large-scale, multi-year security initiative and manage a diverse portfolio of related projects.
• You will hold final decision authority for project funding and resource allocation for both internal teams and external contractors.
• You will conduct cost-benefit analyses to inform strategic make-or-buy decisions for system development and integration.
• You will direct and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and financial managers to ensure overall program compliance.