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Duties
You will develop, analyze, prioritize, and manage worldwide Navy requirements for the meteorology and oceanography (METOC) related programs, SME experience not required; however, Navy METOC familiarity is a plus.,You will manage programs in the N8 directorate, specifically those related to the specialized networks supporting precise time and time interval, astrometry and earth orientation and other areas as directed.,You will participate in planning for future requirements and capabilities for both the near term (1-2 years) and long term (3 years and beyond).,You will develop requirements and planning documents to translate capability gaps in Fleet capability into executable actions for the OPNAV sponsor and associated Program Executive Office.,You will develop or prepare inputs into concepts of operations (CONOPS), operational requirements documents or other publications as required, as well as evaluate proposals for changes to capabilities and systems.,You will prepare briefings, white papers and other correspondence at the Flag Officer/SES level on any topic regarding the requirements process or prioritization results.,You will lead coordination and collaboration of inputs for assessments and mitigations of gaps for operations and maintenance of Precise Time and Astrometry (PTA) Networks functionality and future capability enhancements.,You will develop criteria to identify major programs requiring significant Fleet headquarters and other command attention and actions to ensure successful introduction into the operational forces.,You will coordinate with USNO leadership and managers to maintain current understanding of USNO network capability and needs while acting as an advisor to NAVIFOR leadership on PTA and Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) network related issues.,You will support command EEO policies and procedures in working with other civilian, military, and contractor personnel.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and possess knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to all aspects of current or projected Navy related programs for actual or potential effectiveness in achieving planned goals and objectives throughout the Command. Experience performing internal management reviews for financial program control of the programs. Experience and possess detailed knowledge of Navy Planning, Programing, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) processes and policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure that budget forecasts, estimates, and submissions conform to requirements, guidelines and program objectives. Experience and possess knowledge of the Navy Requirements processes to include and understanding of the relationship and roles of the Resources Sponsor, Type Commander, and Program Executive Office in the overall Requirements process. Experience and possess detailed knowledge and skill in PM processes and duties to include familiarity with budgetary IT support systems such as Program Budget Information System (PBIS). Experience and possess detailed knowledge and understanding of governing budgetary and financial policies, precedent setting decisions, methods, procedures, and regulations to forecast and oversee program funding activities with many different sources and types of funding to identify, analyze and evaluate funding problems and develop alternative solutions to meet program goals and objectives. Experience and possess knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of programmatic and budgetary matters associated with Navy programs. Experience and possess knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of programs of the operational commands supported by Navy programs. Experience and possess knowledge of Flag-level staff officer skills that enable effective communication (orally / written) up-echelon to convey critical and/or routine information for decision and/or further action. 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.
Other Information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.