Supervisory Program Manager

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/04/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-14 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Leading enterprise-level Federal and VA acquisition workforce training and certification programs (e.g., FAC-C, FAC-P/PM, FAC-COR and agency-specific credentials), including curriculum alignment, continuous learning requirements, and competency-based career progression. Defining and implementing acquisition workforce and human capital strategies in alignment with OMB, OFPP, FAI, and VA policies, including workforce planning for recruitment, retention, training, and development of acquisition professionals. Managing acquisition workforce analytics and readiness assessments by developing and using human capital metrics, certification and training data, and performance indicators to inform leadership decisions and drive program improvements. Directing large-scale organizational transformation efforts focused on acquisition workforce modernization, integration of lifecycle management concepts (cost, schedule, performance, risk), and adoption of innovative learning methodologies (e.g., scenario-based and cross-functional learning). Leading and supervising a multidisciplinary staff (e.g., GS-7 through GS-14) and contractor support teams, including assigning work, providing technical and administrative oversight, developing performance plans, evaluating performance, and resolving employee and team issues. Managing significant program and contract resources for acquisition training and development, including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution; reviewing contractor deliverables; making accept/reject decisions; and taking action based on contractor performance. Developing, implementing, and interpreting acquisition workforce policies, procedures, and guidance, and integrating updates from FAR/VAAR, OFPP, and VA governance into program operations and training requirements. Representing the organization at the enterprise and interagency levels by briefing senior executives, Congressional staff, and external partners; leading or participating in national conferences, task forces, and stakeholder forums related to acquisition workforce development. Evidence of this specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of like duties performed in positions held on your resume. You will also need to provide work experience information such as hours per week, full-time/part-time status, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the required grade level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Budget Administration Communications Conflict Management Creative Thinking Customer Service Influencing/Negotiating Leadership Manages Resources Partnering Planning and Evaluating Planning and Evaluating Project Management Project Management Stakeholder Management Strategic Thinking Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: Resume must include job title and employer name, number of hours worked per week, start and end dates (i