Resource Manager (Dspo Portfolio)
Alexandria, VA - USA
Job Summary
This position is part of the Personnel Readiness Management Agency (PRMA). The incumbent serves as the Resource Manager Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO). DSPO will be transitioning to the Defense Health Agency in FY27. DSPO implements a comprehensive Department-wide program through policy oversight outreach training and program evaluation and metrics.
As a RESOURCE MANAGER (DSPO PORTFOLIO) at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:
- Coordinates and supports the development of the annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) for the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) portfolio of programs.
- Builds executes and analyzes the budget based on capabilities validated and approved within each of the Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) phases.
- Engages directly in supporting Program Managers with the processes associated with support agreements requirements management budgeting funds execution accounting and validation of resource activity compliance assessing risk and analysis.
- Coordinates with acquisition staff and contracting officers as well as DSPO program Contracting Officers Representatives and program managers to ensure timely completion of milestones and deliverables in the DHRA acquisition process.
- Supports Risk Management & Internal Controls Program and the development of recommendations for continuous process improvement for DSPO encompassing the full spectrum of fiscal and requirements management.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible per the agencys policy
You may qualify at the GS-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
- Providing Resource Management guidance to an organization comprised of senior primary prevention experts (i.e psychologists scientists public health officials).
- Producing project studies analysis of effectiveness efficiency and productivity in order to identify and assess business challenges and opportunities.
- Using analytical and evaluative methods and a thorough understanding of applying evaluation and measurement techniques in performing financial management budget formulation and execution acquisition planning internal controls (FIAR) necessary to execute those missions.
- Applying qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs budget processes plans and/or systems. Define various aspects of the Government Purchase Card Program and Government Travel Card Program.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
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Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106. DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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:
Manager