Program Manager

A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e. EN-03 or GS-13. Specialized experience for this position is defined as applying principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public communications, media relations, congressional and intergovernmental relations and outreach activities, such as the following: 1) experience managing public communications and media relations; 2) experience overseeing congressional and intergovernmental affairs; 3) knowledge of and participation in protocol operations; 4) participation in developing community outreach activities/programs; 5) preparing senior leadership and staff for public meetings and media interviews by developing talking points, background information etc. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write “see resume” in your application! Communications and Media Public Planning Written Communication Interpersonal Skills “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is in the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Nevada Field Office (NFO) Office of the Manager (OMGR). The incumbent will serve as an External Affairs Program Manager and will manage public, congressional, and intergovernmental affairs, media communication, digital media, social media, and information activities related to NNSA/NFO Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) activities.