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Program Manager

Office of the Secretary of Defense · Department of Defense
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $143913 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is part of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), within the Executive Director Office under the Office of Administration directly supporting the Mission Support Office.

Key Responsibilities

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section II.B.4.b and Pub. L. 111-383. DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the principal Program Management and advisor to the Assistant Director, Mission Support, providing high-level guidance on enterprise program planning, organizational performance, and cross-functional mission integration.

Leads the development and execution of long-range program strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, unify business operations, and ensure alignment with OUSW(R&E) priorities. Leads enterprise risk management activities, identifying systemic challenges, assessing impacts to mission execution, and developing mitigation strategies that strengthen organizational resilience.

Directs the formulation, justification, and execution of the organization's multi-year Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budget including oversight of enterprise program portfolios, office space planning, and major organizational initiatives requiring sustained investment and cross-component coordination.

Evaluates programmatic trends, operational constraints, and workforce needs to recommend improvements to business processes, service delivery models, and organizational structures.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contact

whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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