Program Manager (Deputy Chief)

Job description

About the Position: United States Military Training Mission (USMTM) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) trains, advises, and assists the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces in defense of our shared interests to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East. USMTM partners with the US Embassy (SDO-DATT) in all Security Cooperation/Security Assistance (SC/SA) matters with the KSA Ministry of Defense. located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Duties Serve as the Deputy to the Chief Land Forces Division (LFD) Advisor responsible for overseeing acquisition and integration of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Modernization Plan, as well as advising the RSLF Command and Staff. Work closely with Command leaders to provide continuity of corporate leadership in assessing program and work requirements and in developing long term plans, goals, and objectives. Serve as the primary Land Forces Advisor with the responsibility of overseeing acquisition and integration of Ministry of Defense (MoD) efforts related to Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Advise the Division Chief on proposed programs and associated policies concerning the vertical and horizontal integration of systems and products necessary to support the modernization program for the Royal Saudi Land Forces (LFD). Develop long range strategic program management goals to ensure long term visibility. Supervise and/or oversee a staff of military and civilian analysts, management specialists and a correspondence manager. Develop performance indicators and evaluate program management performance. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience, if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Coordinating the activities of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, serving as full Deputy to the Chief, Land Forces Division (LFD) involving end to end systems acquisition, 2) Developing long-range plans, including obtaining necessary manpower and funding, to ensure the accomplishment and integration of multiple program segments such as but not limited to weapon systems, ammunition, aircraft, communication systems, simulations systems, ranges, and ammunition storage facilities, 3) Directing the analysis and submission of data required for the programming and budgeting of various requirements, AND 4) Working with the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Command and Staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions. Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty. This is a Career Program (CP) 51 position - Administration & Management. The initial length of this overseas tour is 1 Year Unaccompanied or 2 Years Accompanied, pending command approval and availability of housing. Dependents authorized are ADULT non-school age family members only IAW PDUSD (P&R) Memo of 17 Jul 08 and 07 Aug 08. Dependents below 18 years old are not authorized. FULL-TIME U.S. CONUS HIRES ON A TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT - USMTM Positions: Candidate hired from CONUS are authorized the following foreign allowances (subject to change without notice): 25% Post Allowance, 25% Post Differential, 25% Sunday Premium Pay for actual work performed on a Sunday, and Voluntary or Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance, if eligible, and 15 days of Home Leave. Work week is Sunday through Thursday. NOTE: These allowances are governed under the DSSR and subject to change with little or no notice. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration. Ti yes, credit USAJOBS and link to view/apply About this profession: Programme managers coordinate and oversee several projects working simultaneously. They ensure workability and compatibility among projects ensuring that overall, each one of the projects under the management of project managers, turn out profitable and leveraging one to the other. • Coordinate and oversee multiple concurrent projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals. • Manage available resources and allocate them efficiently across different projects. • Monitor overall performance and measure returns and profitability for each project. • Resolve conflicts and discrepancies between projects to ensure integration and effectiveness

Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field
• Qualification: Accredited certificate in project or program management
• Skill: Practical experience in managing and following up major programs and projects
• Skill: Ensuring equipment availability
• Skill: Evaluating project plans
• Skill: Planning health and safety procedures
• Location: Riyadh region

Skills