Supervisory Program Manager

The Supervisory Program Manager serves as a first-level supervisor and the principal programmatic and technical Test & Evaluation (T&E) authority within the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) office, exercising full administrative and technical direction over a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and acquisition professionals. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section II.B.4.b and Pub. L. 111-383. DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Plans, schedules, and assigns work based on organizational priorities, mission criticality, and individual capabilities. Interviews candidates and makes authoritative selections for vacant positions, leveraging direct-hire authorities and strategic human capital strategies to build specialized talent pipelines in autonomous systems flight test, AI/ML safety evaluation, live-virtual-constructive (LVC) environments, and advanced data analytics. Serves as the principal technical and functional authority for Test and Evaluation (T&E) products and strategy across the entire DRPM-UxS portfolio. Applies comprehensive program management and systems engineering expertise, designs, implements, and institutionalizes rigorous, standardized frameworks for requirements-traceability, data-sufficiency, technical-review gates, and reporting protocols across all unmanned systems programs. Leverages advanced strategic communication and stakeholder engagement expertise, serves as the primary technical advisor to the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager, Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) leadership, and senior Department of War (DoW) officials on testing constraints, range availability, program risks, and system readiness. Bridges technical complexities with operational commander requirements, ensuring the DRPM-UxS portfolio remains agile, legally compliant, and optimized to field high-performing, safe, and combat-effective unmanned systems at the speed of relevance. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/program-management-series-0340/ You may qualify at the NH-4 (GS 14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-3 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in: Applying a mastery of Testing & Evaluation principles, practices, and guidelines, with demonstrated ability to manage large-scale testing programs without requiring direct engineering execution. Analyzing and certifying comprehensive test plans, methodologies, data collection strategies, and scientific test reports to ensure validity and safety. Applying a deep knowledge of requirements-traceability, data-sufficiency, technical-review, and reporting standards to establish programmatic uniformity. Translating highly complex, data-heavy testing outcomes and limitations into clear, strategic advisories for senior leadership. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Education cannot be substituted for experience.