Program Manager New Ship Design

As the Program Manager New Ship Design you will have the following duties: Responsible for overseeing the technology development, design and construction of new design nuclear propulsion plants for the Navy's next generation strategic deterrent COLUMBIA Class and the Navy's next generation attack submarine, SSN(X) design.

This encompasses all aspects of nuclear propulsion plant design including construction, testing and acceptance, safe and reliable operations and maintenance and repairs of these plants. Coordinates, plans, reviews and analyzes all aspects of the design effort including preparation of technical requirements, schedules and budgets.

Serves as a principal advisor to the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, on policy issues affecting major program planning, budget and priority objectives. Advises on a wide variety of important complex and difficult problems affecting new design nuclear powered ships.

Represents the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors on day-to-day issues and in meetings with top level Navy, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, General Accounting Office, Office of Management and Budget, Congressional and industry officials on matters associated with new design submarine nuclear propulsion plants.

Provides overall program direction to Naval Reactors senior management and staff and to senior management at private and naval shipyards and Naval Reactors laboratories and procurement prime contractors for achieving program goals.

Coordinates the efforts of the numerous vendors and contractor design groups in the program to ensure that sources of supply of highly specialized equipment are developed, safety and quality are maintained at each plant, and a well-coordinated system exists which provides for a timely flow of design data and components to shipyards.

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs.

Only your resume capped at two (2) pages will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

MTQ 1: Expert knowledge of and practical experience with nuclear propulsion plant technical standards and specifications, design, systems engineering and integration, construction and test matters to an extent that supports directing highly integrated nuclear propulsion plant design and construction programs.

MTQ 2: Knowledge and experience with nuclear submarine innovative design concepts, state of the art construction techniques, design-build methods, and related technology development and life cycle planning activities.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. 2: Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. 3: Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4: Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. 5: Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.