Acquisition Professional Career Program Program Manager Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Summary 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. The only compensation for this assignment is the federal salary you are already receiving.

DHS Headquarters Acquisition Professional Career Program Program Manager Series Requested:

0201, 0301, 1102, 0340

Security Clearance:

None Virtual/Remote:

No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed. This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Clarification from the agency This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Duties Are you interested in helping develop the next generation of acquisition professionals? Do you want to gain experience in recruiting and developing young talent and hone your leadership skills? The Office of Acquisition Workforce is responsible for learning, development and certification programs for the DHS acquisition workforce. The Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP) is a three-year developmental program used to recruit, train, and retain future acquisition leaders. We focus on technical training, professional skills, and the practical application of acquisition principles and procedures. APCP program managers participate in recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, and evaluating program participants. Participants are assigned to OCPO and detailed to DHS Components for on-the job training. As the supervisors of record, APCP program managers work with Component coordinators and supervisors to assess development and performance. Program managers also work with the Homeland Security Acquisition Institute and Acquisition Career managers to plan and adapt the learning plans for the participants Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a current permanent Federal employee Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.

DHS 250-2

Application Form under "required documents" section. Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation Must be currently at the grade level of the detail.

•No Temporary Promotion Opportunity

• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications Qualifications required:

Familiarity with federal recruiting and hiring practices. Familiarity with coaching and mentoring others. Familiarity with evaluating employee performance. Familiarity with federal acquisition disciplines (e.g. contracting, program management).

Initiative and Independence:

Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision, proactively address participant needs.

Strong Communication Skills:

Excels in both written and oral communication, with the ability to prepare and conduct difficult conversations.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

Effectively builds relationships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION

There is no educational substitution for this position. Additional information

•DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving. If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or

TOP SECRET

clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position. Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the

JDA:

Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include: Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA. Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA. Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA. 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Required Documents 1.

Resume:

Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section. 2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information: Your appointment in the Federal service Tenure Grade and Step Full performance level If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. 3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02 . How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/24/2027 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a

USA JOBS

account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your

USA JOBS

resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE :

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information DHS Joint Duty Program Email JointDutyProgramOffice@hq.dhs.gov Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

OCHCO/HRMS/MS

#0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US Next steps Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Telework:

Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change. Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration. Department of Homeland Security Headquarters DHS is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. The DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP) is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint Duty Assignments (JDAs) enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration. The DHS JDP is a human capital program initiative which is managed by OCHCO at DHS headquarters. The DHS JDP's purpose is two-fold: to encourage and to facilitate assignments of DHS personnel to other DHS components as well as outside agencies. The purpose of JDAs is to gain multi-component, multi-faceted experience focused on cross-cutting DHS and Federal-wide operations to enhance performance of the individual, the organizations, and the Department. JDAs are for a period not to exceed 1 year and do not qualify for Joint Duty credit. The DHS JDP covers current Federal employees at the GS-12 through GS-15 grade levels and equivalent. The DHS JDP does not apply to members of the military service or contractors. JDAs do not offer Temporary Promotions. Agency contact information DHS Joint Duty Program Email JointDutyProgramOffice@hq.dhs.gov Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

OCHCO/HRMS/MS

#0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at Department of Homeland Security Headquarters, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

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