Program Manager

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Prepares subject matter material that delineates and advances OSD(P) policy and positions and represents DSCA equities for senior leaders' testimony at congressional hearings and in response to congressional and public inquiries concerning international military training and education programs Develop legislative proposals regarding international military training and education policy Develop pertinent data relating to current and anticipated resource requirements and funding allocations Identifies the need for revisions to existing policies, procedures, guidance, or the creation of new guidance/policies, based on the results of various analyses/studies or requirements established by new legislation.

You must possess at least 3 out of the 4 specialized bullet points Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Requirements for Proficiency Level 3 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better.

Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Expert level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position. In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. 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 one of DoD leads to resolve the full range of international training and education program execution policy and implementation issues with the assigned CCMDs. Serves as one of DoD leads for developing and reviewing legislative proposals regarding international military training and education policy.

Researches, evaluates, and implements findings on complex and urgent problems related to SC training policy and its execution. Prepares analytical and statistical contributions for senior leader's testimony at congressional hearings and in response to congressional and public inquiries concerning international SC training programs.