PROGRAM MANAGER

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the NSMA. ???????This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

You will address difficult problems in advancing technology and research. You will foster successful working relationships with officials to resolve highly complex problems. You will develop the workforce structure with a long-term view. You will establish an organization, position structure, and working environment that is fully responsive to mission and program goals.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1) Leading highly challenging and innovative programs consistent with general guidance; 2) Delivering significant new and scientific and/or technical results; 3) Preparing and delivering communications at an appropriate level for various audiences; 4) Establishing controls, performance management, and incentive techniques that effectively monitor progress and achievements.

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.