Program Manager (Operations)

Job summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER (OPERATIONS) in the Production Resources Department (Code 900), Operations Division (Code 901) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will identify and direct the Division through a large management staff consisting of supervisors at the GS-14 level as well as through 1st level supervisors GS-13 and GS-12 and subordinate wage grade supervisors, leaders and staff. You will provide strategic direction and oversight to the Production Resources Operations Division. You will develop long-term strategic plans that encompass resource allocations, workforce development, and technology integration. You will establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and drive accountability. You will develop policies and procedures to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness. You will be responsible for submission, utilization, and adherence to the department’s budget for material, overhead labor, and awards. You will lead initiatives for process improvement, research and development, and innovation. You will develop and execute strategic projects aimed at reducing costs, improving quality and increasing throughput. You utilize data analytics to track performance metrics and identify bottlenecks, implementing corrective actions as necessary. You will be responsible for submission, utilization, and adherence to the department’s budgets for material, overhead labor, and awards. You will coordinate work to subordinate supervisors, plans, schedules, and assigns priorities for such work.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in shipyard work operations and trades and shop practices; Experience in all phases of nuclear/refueling and non-nuclear submarine and surface ship repair and overhaul work; Experience managing major projects involving direction through trade supervision; Experience in Shipyard structure, naval ship overhaul processes and administrative and organizational requirements of all phases of the manufacturing and repair of naval ships and components; Experience utilizing metrics, performance indicators and statistical process control to improve shipyard programs; Experience in establishing program priorities and requirements to meet the overall Improvement and missions; Experience providing both administrative and technical supervision and providing instruction to workers and managers involved in the overhaul, repair, refueling, and testing of naval nuclear submarines and surface ships. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: PARTNERING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING AND EVALUATING ACCOUNTABILITY PROBLEM SOLVING This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.