LEARNING PRODUCTION MANAGER

About the role

This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code, Section 1746 and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A, Section 213.3106(h). Selections may be made at any advertised grade/band: AD-11 (Band A) or AD-12 (Band B).

Each increasing grade/band level will entail further knowledge, skills and abilities and complex duties that may be commensurate with compensation.

What you will do

• Responsible for overall project management of portfolios of learning assets, both synchronous and asynchronous, that support the acquisition learning environment.
• Duties include, but not limited, to the following: Serves as project manager for assigned portfolio of learning assets, monitoring and supporting development, redesign, upgrade, and maintenance and repair of new and existing training products.
• Identifies required personnel/staff resources (e.g., project team lead, subject matter experts, instructional designers, multimedia/graphic developers, video processors, developers and programmers, gaming and simulation experts, and quality assurance specialists) to support learning asset projects.
• Develops project plans, cost estimates, deliverables, and schedules for each project within the asset portfolio.
• Leads project teams in defining performance outcomes and quality standards for each learning asset in the portfolio and provides quality assurance tests on the final products.
• Tracks and manages project portfolio against production schedules, budget, and performance reporting on status to management on a regular basis, to include any obstacles facing the project(s).
• Reports and documents progress to communicate with project team members and key stakeholders.
• Manages and resolves issues as they arise, identifies potential risks, and creates mitigation plans to overcome issues.
• Ensures all team members (Government and contractor) understand responsibilities, project milestones and interdependencies.
• Analyzes, resolves (when possible) and/or makes recommendations on solving issues with resources or team members and identifies any issues relative to contractor performance.
• In support of assigned projects, prepares outsourcing work statements for new services, tools, and capabilities; leads market research and source selection evaluations in support of outsourcing efforts.
• When designated, performs Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties for outsourcing efforts that result in an awarded contract.
• All COR activities will be performed in accordance with delegation letter and DoDI 5000.72 DoD, specifically Enclosure 6.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements: WarU Pay Band A (AD-11) (Equivalent to a GS-09 through GS-13 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band A include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree and up to four years of experience in the appropriate functional area.

WarU Pay Band B (AD-12) (Equivalent to a GS-14 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band B include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of six years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band B.

Please note: Technical certifications and/or experience may be approved by the WarU Chief of Staff (delegated from the WarU President) to meet the needs of the University.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

Veterans' preference eligibility is treated as a positive factor when making a selection from external sources. It is applied when the organization makes a final selection from the candidates with substantially equal qualifications as described in the Best Meets Mission Requirements definition below.

If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. Best Meets Mission Requirements definition: Applicant has the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies to substantially exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

This equates to the best qualified assessment criteria established for the vacancy and based on overall demonstrated experience, education, training, appraisals/evaluations, job-related awards, certifications, honors and relevant outside activities.

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ ***

Documents you must provide

• A two-page maximum resume is required.
• Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at: Learn more about the new resume requirements.
• Complete Initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.
• Other Supporting Documents The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
• Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications may be eliminated from consideration.
• Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
• They MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.
• Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09.
• Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
• Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, sex, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
• Your name MUST be included on your resume.
• Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
• Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge).
• This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214.
• If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces.
• NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
• For additional Veteran's information please visit: *** or *** SF-50: Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.
• Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.

What to expect next

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

All eligible candidates will be forwarded to the WarU hiring official for consideration. WarU will have a panel review all referred applicants and will contact individuals for interviews, if applicable. You will be notified of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed.

After making a tentative job offer, you will be requested to conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will no longer need to call the DFAS HR Customer Care Center to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to drive status updates notification for applicants.

You can elect to activate the proactive notification from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process to sign-up for automatic alerts when there are status changes for jobs to which you have applied.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.

Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Additional information

WarU requires reporting to the assigned duty location during each pay period. The intent is to use Direct Hiring Authority to fill this position. This position is only hiring at Band A or Band B.

This position is in the Excepted Service.

For more information regarding Excepted Service employment please visit: *** If you are a current Federal civilian employee in the Federal Competitive Service, if selected, you must sign a statement of understanding acknowledging you are transitioning from the Federal Competitive Service to the Federal Excepted Service.

Initial appointment is made for a period of three years, conditional upon satisfactory completion of a WarU probationary period of two years. At the one year mark, as part of an annual review, consideration is given to extending the appointment; thus at any one time moving beyond that point an employee will have two years remaining.

WarU employees enjoy flexible work schedules and transit subsidy. At the supervisor's discretion. WarU participates in e-Verify with the Department of Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

If selected for this position, you must be able to start employment within 30 days of acceptance (unless otherwise approved by WarU). Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.