Program Manager

Full Job Description

This position is within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Technical Services (OTS), Safety and Security Division (SSD), has a great opportunity for a Program Manager.

As a Program Manager you will serve as the Safety and Security Division Director and manage the division through multiple subordinate branch chiefs.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Leading security and risk assessments and hazardous operations safety programs, addressing environmental, public health, and safety issues.

Demonstrate expert command of safeguards and security principles, covering regulatory compliance, physical security systems, and vulnerability assessments.

Examples of Specialized Experience Experience utilizing management principles, policies, and practices with specialized and extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques required to independently plan and carry out programs.

Experience to serve as a national resource for the Transportation Safeguards System (TSS) transportation risk assessment which impacts transportation operations throughout the continental United States.

Experience managing hazardous operations safety disciplines sufficient to recognize and aid in the resolution of conflicting environmental, public health, and safety requirements in both normal and accidental situations.

Experience in the application of safeguards and security principles, directives, and practices, as demonstrated by substantial experience interpreting regulatory requirements for compliance.

Experience in the application of the practices and theories of security regulations related to physical security systems, classification, information security, vulnerability assessments, and performance assurance programs.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Program Manager, you will: Manage the work of the Safety and Security Division through multiple subordinate branch chiefs.

Perform duties as the delegated Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) with responsibility for the development, implementation, and oversight of OST's safeguards and security programs.

Be responsible for long-range program development, implementation, and evaluation, budgetary planning, and the establishment and coordination of special program efforts and major projects.

Provide advice to OST and NNSA senior program officers on all matters relating to OST Safety, Security, Testing and Analysis, and Human Reliability Programs.

Conduct organizational assessments in the program areas of safety, security, HRP, vulnerability assessment, and performance assurance.

Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.