Program Support Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees).

Duties

As a Program Support Specialist, You Will

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on ESC-PRISM by adapting to programming changes and updates, which facilitate the formulation of the business plan and the execution and tracking.
• Develop all ship’s specific operation requirements submitted from assigned technical staff and convert into contractual documents to be submitted to Alternate Contracting Officer (ACO).
• Serve as Trusted Agent of The Issuer for MARAD Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards, is responsible for assisting, verifying, and issuing PIV cards for Area Division employees using the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program HSPD12.
  
  

The ideal candidate is a mid-level individual with experience in processing and preparing technical documents, consolidation, revision, tracking and reconciliation input from the area division's managers and technical staff and developing into contractual terms for input into the DOT/MARAD contract writing systems.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
  
  

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To Qualify For The GS-09 On Experience, You Must Have At Least One Year Of Experience Equal Or Equivalent To The GS-07 It Must Include

• Experience using computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and project management tools, to perform daily administrative and office tasks.
  
  

To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

To Qualify For The GS-11 On Experience, You Must Have At Least One Year Of Experience Equal Or Equivalent To The GS-09 It Must Include

• Experience using computer software for program-monitoring functions in procurement and vessel maintenance systems to support the preparation of management and contractual documents or reports.
• Experience analyzing data from vessel maintenance systems and utilizing procurement systems to create task orders, performance reports, and financial closeout documentation.
  
  

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

To Qualify For The GS-12 On Experience, You Must Have At Least One Year Of Experience Equal Or Equivalent To The GS-11 It Must Include

• Experience with Human Resources (HR) software to support hiring actions, ensure administrative compliance, and perform tasks such as issuing employee identification badges.
• Experience using computer software in procurement and vessel maintenance systems to analyze data and prepare management reports, contracts, task orders, performance reviews, and financial closeout documents.
• Experience providing technical guidance and oversight to support strategic planning, decision-making, and organizational-wide program management.
  
  

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Clerical - Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, taking shorthand, and using and completing forms.
• Computer Skills - Use computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
  
  

For all types of consideration, 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, religious, 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.

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Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

• 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.
  
  

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.