This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023. This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of War," dated December 19,2025. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Nuclear Enterprise Directorate.
As a PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (NUCLEAR SYSTEMS) at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an expert on programs that are extremely complex with significant national, international, or homeland defense scope and impact. Makes recommendations that have profound implications on support, funding and implementation of programs. Plans, organizes, and directs studies to develop long-range (e.g., 5 + years) studies and forecasts and advises top level agency officials and subject matter managers on applying new developments and advances in communications-computer techniques. Leads the team in researching and engaging in small business innovation research focused on cutting edge technologies to automate some manpower intensive functions using technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software validation applications. Plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations; provides continuing directions; answers questions; and resolves the most unusual and controversial problems. The PA has the final authority to direct and implement all changes to the system and the responsibility for ensuring that the program has the necessary resources to carry out these actions.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil 614-693-0259
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