Management Analyst (Events Manager)
Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
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Job Summary
The mission of Planning Performance and Integration Office (PPIO) is to advance the enterprise-wide strategic direction of WHS in achieving its goals and objectives. PPIO manages WHS organizational performance by delivering frameworks that establish cross-functional standards conducting performance management and ensuring integration efforts outreach and engagement are aligned to deliver strategic outcomes for WHS and its customers.
This position serves as the Event Manager responsible for leading and coordinating the planning execution and delivery of high-profile television live events and ceremonies for the DoW. Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
Develop and plan large-scale complex live events ceremonies and productions from concept to completion formulating creative treatments automated staging designs lighting configurations and sound reinforcement solutions tailored to non-standard venues and specialized technical environments.
Serve as the technical authority and live-event director during high-profile ceremonies town halls and strategic messaging events; translate complex technical plans into actionable run-of-show directives and provide real-time direction to mitigate technical risks and troubleshoot system failures.
Lead and synchronize multidisciplinary technical crews-including staging audio lighting video playback and broadcast personnel-through pre-production technical rehearsals and live execution to ensure flawless adherence to approved creative and operational visions.
Manage administrative resourcing and logistical requirements for live events; author vendor Statements of Work (SOW) conduct market research oversee contract deliverables as the on-site technical representative and maintain rigorous financial accountability for all production expenditures.
Advise leadership and military/civilian stakeholders on state-of-the-art audiovisual and theatrical staging technologies; evaluate emerging industry developments; maintain comprehensive event documentation and after-action reports; and lead continuous process improvements for enterprise-wide event delivery.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Must be determined suitable for Federal employment
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- This position may require work to be performed outside normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays and/or overtime.
- This position may require up to 5% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements described below.
You may qualify at the GS-13 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience:
- Planning and designing large-scale live events ceremonies or stage productions (experience may include coordinating automated staging lighting sound and multimedia systems); and
- Assisting with technical crew operations during rehearsals and live events and providing real-time technical troubleshooting to resolve equipment or staging issues; and
- Managing production schedules tracking event budgets/expenditures.
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.
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Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position 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. For more information visit: Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25 volume 300). Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110 an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
