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Program Manager (Acquisition)

U.S. Secret Service · Posted 2 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Oct 7, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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About the Role

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Operations, will allow you to support the acquisition management program by developing and overseeing policies, ensuring contract compliance, and conducting program reviews to advance protective and investigative operations objectives. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

What You'll Do

  • →The selectee will serve as a Program Manager (Acquisition) in the Office of Technical Operations.
  • →Typical work assignments include: Planning and overseeing all aspects of acquisition programs and projects.
  • →Conducting periodic program reviews to assess cost, schedule, performance, and risk and compliance.
  • →Advising managers on setting project goals and performance measures and ensuring required documents are accurate and submitted on time per agency policies.
  • →Evaluating bids for contracts and participating in source selection teams as needed.

Requirements

  • ✓Citizenship is required.
  • ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • ✓If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
  • ✓For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
  • ✓Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
  • ✓Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
  • ✓Submit a financial disclosure report.
  • ✓Obtain FAC-P/PM Mid-Level Certification or equivalent within 12 months of appointment to the position.
  • ✓Possess FAC-COR Level 2 Certification or equivalent at time of appointment.
  • ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
  • ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • ✓Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
  • ✓For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Benefits

  • ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
  • ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
  • ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
  • ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: bba9e2cd-5775-476e-92b4-e180a5514512

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