Remote Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Summary
This position is part of the War Media Activity. The incumbent is responsible for the independent management of a complex portfolio of strategic programs and functions that are of national significance. Directs strategic planning efforts, including the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), leading strategic planning, spearheading enterprise-wide process improvement, and performing Contracting Officer Representative duties.
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Duties
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As a PROJECT MANAGER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as WMA's principal technical authority for the enterprise project and portfolio management framework; establishes standards, guides the integration of emerging technologies (like AI), and resolves critical project bottlenecks.
• Translates national-level directives (NSS/NDS) into actionable, long-range WMA plans; conducts requirements analyses and provides the authoritative recommendations that drive future resource allocation.
• Leads enterprise-wide business process re-engineering; applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to solve systemic inefficiencies and directs matrixed teams to implement modernized workflows.
• Performs certified COR duties for complex, strategic contracts; develops SOWs and IGCEs, monitors fiscal and milestone performance, and acts as the technical authority to resolve vendor disputes.
• Executes priority action officer duties for the Chief, Strategy; drafts executive correspondence and decision papers, and represents WMA in high-level briefings.
• Manages the EPMO framework and standards; designs low-overhead, self-service tracking tools to maintain portfolio visibility through staffing and budget transitions.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for Situational Telework Only.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening test, and periodic drug screening thereafter, if required.
• Must be Project Management Professional (PMP) certified from an accredited institution.
• Temporary duty travel may be required.

Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Demonstrates independent management of a complex, enterprise-wide strategic program and project portfolio of national significance.
• Translates national-level defense strategies into actionable long-range plans, leading enterprise-level business process re-engineering using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and performing COR duties on high-value contracts.
• Delivers authoritative, data-driven briefings and decision papers to senior executive leadership to drive resource allocation.

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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Other Notes:
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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