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Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition (CG-9), Program Executive Officer (CG-93), Office of Aviation Acquisitions (CG-931), Washington, D.C. Responsibilities You will serve as Deputy Program Manager on the H-65 Conversion/Sustainment Program, responsible for the planning, organization, execution, and coordination of assigned acquisition program(s), in accordance with approved charters and applicable policies and procedures. You will also: contribute to the accomplishment of USCG/CG-93 mission, goals, and objectives by strategic direction and effective implementation of the objectives of assigned acquisition program(s); support the planning and development of acquisition efforts, business, and organizational administrative operations; and provide direction on a wide range of program issues essential to the efficient operation of CG-93. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing, managing, and documenting short and long-range, acquisition planning activities that include multi-year work plans; planning and initiating a comprehensive evaluation system for the review and analysis of proposed costs, program development, and performance; developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the lifecycle of the programs/projects; and establishing program objectives and units of measure for determining when objectives have been met. Coordinating meetings with internal staff and representatives from staff agencies and industry to determine program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs; and to ascertain appropriate action required to maintain or improve program schedules. Directing, managing, and coordinating a variety of analytical studies, evaluative studies, and projects involving complex systems, to ensure achievement of desired objectives related to the management and continuing improvement of the programs, policies, and procedures of the organization. Serving as the principal advisor on all project/program activities; overseeing the analysis of effectiveness; preparing periodic status reports marking cost, schedule, and performance; and providing input to periodic government program reviews and contract baseline reviews. Analyzing and evaluating existing, new, and emerging functional acquisition requirements, operational standards, and measures of effectiveness; monitoring the execution of the budget with many different sources and types of funding, such as direct multi-year appropriations and transfers of funds to and from other agencies. Acting as Contracting Officer Representative for programmatic support contracts and consulting studies requiring the following duties: preparing and/or reviewing acquisition materials, including but not limited to statements of work, cost estimates and other documentation in support of acquisition requests for goods and services; enforcing contract requirements and reviews; approving contractor invoices; and providing technical oversight of contractor work and deliverables, including review of all technical documents, plans and other material for adequacy and compliance with the contract requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. This position may require a one (1) year probationary period. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Works to achieve and maintain Level II Contracting Officer's Representa­tive (COR) Certification within 12 months of onboarding. Works to achieve and maintain Level II Program Management Certification within 24 months of onboarding. Qualifications To qualify for the GS-14: Applicants must possess specialized experience equivalent to 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-13) that is similar to experience gained in the Federal sector. Examples of specialized experience include: Establishing guidelines for performance expectations and evaluating performance of staff members Coordinating budget submissions, obligation and expenditure plans, and implementation strategies Preparing reports and other presentations on project planning, evaluation, and execution Originating and establishing unique methods and applications that provide innovative solutions to complex business issues. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Moving expenses will not be paid. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. See the required documents section of the announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 206-820-0504. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation