Department of Defense

Warfighting Acquisition University

Job Specifications

Location

Fort belvoir, VA

Salary

$71,000 - $190,000 PA

Published

13 hours ago

Type

Full Time

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LEARNING PRODUCTION MANAGER

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.


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.


Requirements

Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements To qualify for this position at a respective band/grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the required years of specialized experience one band/grade-level lower (or equivalent) to include having specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position, and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully. Specialized experience is defined as: Requires experience in project management and use of integrated master scheduling systems Requires familiarity with Contracting Officer Representative duties and responsibilities, and knowledge of federal contracting and budget/financial execution. Requires experience with learning asset development and application. Requires Knowledge of instructional systems applications, especially as they apply to adult learning. Highly Desired: professional certification in program management. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.