PROGRAM MANAGER

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Experience managing complex IT programs and support services for the Department of War (DoW) / Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), including data management solutions that align with the Military Personnel and Benefits mission.

One year of specialized experience applying expert knowledge of DoW and Federal policies to identify opportunities to improve IT support for military personnel and benefits programs. Experience coordinating with senior-level stakeholders, such as DoW and VA Program Sponsors and Directorate-level leadership, to communicate, integrate, and ensure the overall success of a program.

Experience analyzing and providing solutions that satisfy the requirements of a large user community, including Department of War (DoW), military services, and the Veterans Affairs (VA). Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal laws, regulations, and policies (such as Title 10 and Title 38 U.S.C.) to evaluate the impact of legislative changes as it enables cross-agency data sharing and enhance benefits determination between DoW and the VA.

Experience conducting advanced data analysis, data mapping, and business logic evaluation across enterprise systems to support Department of War (DoW) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) interagency initiatives. 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.

As a PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the lead Program Manager for the Department of War (DoW) and Veterans Affairs (VA) collaboration projects, providing interagency business management and IT solutions. Manages the complete lifecycle of a complex IT program portfolio, overseeing program scope, resources (human, financial, acquisition contracts), schedule, quality, performance, and risk.

Exercises broad leadership responsibility by interfacing with senior Program Sponsors and other enterprise-level senior planners to ensure the overall success and strategic alignment of the program. Formulates and executes acquisition strategies, manages government and agency acquisition policies, and oversees the distribution of allotted funds, including the tracking of all related contracts and costs.

Develops and implements a comprehensive requirements management process, performing gap analysis and identifying solutions to fill gaps between stakeholder requirements and proposed systems. Prepares and implements a program-level stakeholder management plan for a diverse user community, including all military services, combatant commanders, and the Joint Staff, to ensure buy-in and acceptance of program objectives.