Remote Operations Manager Jobs in Washington, DC

Summary
The Supervisory Operations Program Manager (Division Chief of Operations Branch) position supports the Policy, Plans and Requirements Directorate (PPR), White House Military Office (WHMO). WHMO supports the President in his roles as Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive, and Head of State and provides direction, coordination, and oversight of Department of War (DoW) resources supporting the President of the United States and the Executive Office of the President (EOP).
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Duties
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Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Directs the daily administration and operations of a multi-disciplinary division comprised of military officers, enlisted personnel, civil servants, and contractors, executing full personnel management duties including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and workforce development.
• Plans, develops, and publishes comprehensive program doctrine, standard operating procedures, and operations plans (OPLANs) supporting national contingency programs, National Special Security Events (NSSE), and Presidential travel.
• Collaborates directly with the Department of War (DoW), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other federal agencies to validate operations, execute execution checklists, and facilitate national-level training exercises.
• Serves as the primary subject matter expert and strategic liaison to White House Staff, Cabinet officers, the Joint Staff, and the United States Secret Service, ensuring agency procedures align strictly with national policy directives.
• Reviews Presidential directives, national policy documents, and intelligence warning information to assess operational impacts, providing senior leaders with actionable risk assessments and decision-support during high-stakes contingency operations.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This is a National Security Position. Incumbent shall obtain and maintain a current Top-Secret (TS) Security Clearance based upon a TS Background Investigation (T5/T5R) and be eligible for access to TS/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Incumbent will participate in drug testing commensurate with DoD provisions and requirements for maintaining the security clearance and special access
• Incumbent may be subject to national security or lifestyle polygraph examination, or other security surveillance methods
• Incumbent may be required travel to temporary duty locations, both CONUS and OCONUS, and participation in operational exercises and/or contingency program activations
• WHMO mission requirements present a physically challenging work environment, incumbents must maintain a robust level of physical stamina
• This position requires the incumbent to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure, upon appointment and annually thereafter
• Prior to reporting for duty, the incumbent must be granted and maintain a current Top-Secret security clearance based upon a TS Background Investigation and approved for Presidential Support Duty (PSD)

Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:

1. Directing or overseeing the daily administration and operations of a multi-disciplinary emergency operations, defense, or contingency division; and
2. Planning, executing, and coordinating national-level contingency programs, National Special Security Events (NSSEs), or equivalent high-profile security operations, and
3. Serving as a primary liaison and/or technical advisor to senior government executives, and/or military senior leaders.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pagesFor qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
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Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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 (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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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.
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