IT PROGRAM MANAGER (POLICY AND PLANNING)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions, Cyber Security & Related Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent will serve as an IT Program Manager at USSOUTHCOM Miami, FL. Major duties: Lead the Joint Plans and Exercises Branch to align communications planning and exercises with command priorities and operational needs. Develop long-range plans and resource requirements to address capability gaps and support future command and control operations. Direct communications planning for exercises and contingencies to validate readiness, interoperability, and mission support. Provide cross-functional operational support to inform decisions, manage risks, and deliver timely plans, reports, and briefings. Supervise military and civilian personnel and monitors contractor work to meet mission objectives, performance standards, and quality requirements. Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) applying joint operational planning, exercise, and information technology principles to develop communications planning products that support command and control readiness; 2) analyzing operational requirements, cybersecurity risks, and interoperability gaps to recommend capability, resource, or policy solutions; and 3) coordinating with military, interagency, and partner-nation stakeholders to integrate communications requirements into exercises, contingency plans, and senior leader briefings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-13).