Sealift Programs Business Manager (SME) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience developing ship management services through Ship Manager Contracts and General Agency Agreements.

Experience overseeing of manpower management; management of a Quality Assurance Surveillance Program.

Experience recommending and participating in periodic contract administrative reviews and modifications; and moderating public forums.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Use knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job; advise others on technical issues.

Analytical - Use knowledge and experience gained to examine things in detail in order to discover more about them and provide guidance and advice.

Written/Oral Communication - Write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately.

For all types of consideration, 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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:

As a Sealift Programs Business Manager, you will: Serve as the Office principal technical advisor for developing ship management services through Ship Manager Contracts and General Agency Agreements.

Supervise the designated aspects of manpower management for the offices within Strategic Sealift and associated MAR-codes.

Responsible for the Ship Manager Contract Quality Assurance Surveillance Program. Provide oversight of the Ship Manager Contract through the Performance Evaluation Appraisal System.

Conduct moderator functions during public forums, including the Ship Managers Executive Working Group meetings.

The ideal candidate is experienced in providing ship management services through Ship Manager Contracts or General Agency Agreements; overseeing aspects of manpower management; managing a Quality Assurance Surveillance Program; and participating in contract reviews and recommending contract modifications.