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Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12 for GS-13) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience Is Defined As: Experience managing the complete lifecycle of large, complex projects from initiation through implementation to closure, using project management principles, methods and tools to accomplish project objectives and recommending solutions based on identified risks and value to the organization. Examples Of Specialized Experience Includes: Providing Project Management consulting support, and working independently and with a team of individuals on developing and implementing project management plans, including project charters, communication plans, risk management plans, change management plans, staffing management plans , work breakdown structures, and project schedules. **A current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred for this position and preference will be given to those in the selection process that possess this certification. Individual(s) selected from this vacancy who do not currently possess PMP certification are highly encouraged to seek certification.*** Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. ** To verify you meet the time-in-grade requirement, please provide a copy of a recent SF-50 that shows you have completed at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Examples of qualifying SF-50s include: Within-Grade Increase (WGI) Promotion Any SF-50, if its effective date allows a specialist to calculate 52 weeks of service. (The effective date is in the upper-right corner of the SF-50)** You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Serves as a professional advisor providing analysis and assessment of enterprise-wide DFAS Initiatives, projects, programs, or portfolios with strategic, enterprise, or tactical impacts relative to the agency strategy.
Provides expert development and execution of project management plans, including project charters, risk management plans, communication plans, and change management plans.
Provides expert development and execution of work breakdown structures and project schedules using MSMS Office 365, including MS Project Professional.
Leads teams of various disciplines in strategy related project management discussions or planning sessions (scope, objective setting, etc.), business case analysis support, and any ad hoc support requirements for DFAS.
Identifies actual or potential risk areas or issues areas with current projects within the Agency. Prepares senior executive level briefings, and briefs senior executives. Prepares senior executive level briefings, and briefs senior executives.
Adheres to the established DFAS Project Management Standards, including guides, templates and checklists, and tools. Prepares, updates, and provides training on the DFAS Project Management Principles, as needed.