Acquisition Professional Career Program Program Manager
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
1-year non-reimbursable assignment. The only compensation for this assignment is the federal salary you are already receiving.
DHS Headquarters
Acquisition Professional Career Program Program Manager
Series Requested:
Security Clearance: None
Virtual/Remote: No
Only current full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
This is a Detail not a Developmental Rotation.
Supervisory approval form must be signed.
Are you interested in helping develop the next generation of acquisition professionals Do you want to gain experience in recruiting and developing young talent and hone your leadership skills
The Office of Acquisition Workforce is responsible for learning development and certification programs for the DHS acquisition workforce. The Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP) is a three-year developmental program used to recruit train and retain future acquisition leaders. We focus on technical training professional skills and the practical application of acquisition principles and procedures.
APCP program managers participate in recruiting hiring on-boarding training and evaluating program participants. Participants are assigned to OCPO and detailed to DHS Components for on-the job training. As the supervisors of record APCP program managers work with Component coordinators and supervisors to assess development and performance. Program managers also work with the Homeland Security Acquisition Institute and Acquisition Career managers to plan and adapt the learning plans for the participants
- Must be a current permanent Federal employee
- Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under required documents section.
- Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
- Must have achieved a minimum of meet expectations/proficiency on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
- Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
- The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Qualifications required:
- Familiarity with federal recruiting and hiring practices.
- Familiarity with coaching and mentoring others.
- Familiarity with evaluating employee performance.
- Familiarity with federal acquisition disciplines (e.g. contracting program management).
- Initiative and Independence: Demonstrates the ability to take initiative work independently with minimal supervision proactively address participant needs.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excels in both written and oral communication with the ability to prepare and conduct difficult conversations.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively builds relationships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.
Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
- Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
- Name of Federal agency
- Supervisor name email and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
If the position requires a security clearance employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
- Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
- Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
- Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
- Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
- Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
