Hybrid Program Manager at Department of Homeland Security

Program Manager

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $167603 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Acquisition Programs Directorate (CG-93), CG-SEA-A8 located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a Program Manager and be responsible for overseeing all facets of CG-93 acquisition programs. Serves as the primary point of contact for acquisition related program management inquiries, prepares information and decision briefs, and provides direct oversight and coordination of critical acquisition program management functions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Directing the development of strategies for planning and developing major (level I and II) and non-major (level III) programs and ensuring the acquisition program baselines and are properly executed within approved budget, cost, schedule and performance ranges, and report adverse trends when observed. Lead collaboration and development of long and short-range acquisition planning efforts for CG-93, working closely with other CG-93 Domains and other CG office stakeholders. Reviews long- and short- range plans, resource projections, priorities, justifications, etc. presented by the PMs. Makes decisions on planning efforts that can be undertaken within existing resource levels and advise on the impact of efforts that require additional resources. Prepares and contributes to reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation. Manage matrixed team of military, civilian and contractor staff on the implementation of new information technology capabilities to the enterprise while maintaining compliance with Federal, DHS and USCG acquisition policies and governance.

Qualifications: To qualify for the Program Manager, GS-340-15, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience should demonstrate skills in: Leading acquisition related project teams; adhering to established plans for acquisition programs; identifying and proposing solutions to planning program issues; participating in resource planning for acquisition related programs; preparing program status reports marking cost, schedule and performance; and analyzing functional requirements of programs, operational standards and measures of effectiveness. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

How to Apply: Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59p.m ET 07/25/2025. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Yorlanda Adams at [email protected] to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-25