Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Engraving. As a Project Manager (Technical), you will lead discreet projects to develop, evaluate, and/or implement equipment, processes and products. The PM works with multiple offices within the organization to coordinate efforts, build schedules and execute customer projects. Responsibilities As a Project Manager (Technical), you will: Develop and follow project plans, gaining needed approvals and support, defining needs and requirements based on success criteria for each project, evaluating potential BEP products through verification and validation testing, and successfully transferring the product to production. Lead or direct others in addressing highly complex issues related to materials, equipment and operations; as well as administrative issues relating to procurement, internal control, product and information security and accountability, budget, environmental impacts, and employee safety. Coordinate administrative and scientific aspects of testing, including any required technical assistance from other BEP components, security and/or product accountability, and participation of outside facilities where necessary. Maintain contacts with representatives from the Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve, the Currency Technology Office, the United States Secret Service, and other government agencies as appropriate, private industry, contractors, academic institutions, trade unions, and banknote printing companies, both inside and outside of the United States, in reference to the aforementioned studies, analyses and research. Requirements Conditions of Employment A recruitment incentive may be offered. A one-year probationary period may be required. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Undergo an income tax verification Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-BEP-12653787-P, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-13 all candidates are required to have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in either public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: - Experience providing written and oral reports to management, customer agencies and stakeholders regarding product development activities; AND - Experience monitoring progress and budget performance in the area of manufacturing; AND - Experience leading or directing others in the development of project testing plans to evaluate suitability of products, processes and equipment. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. Education Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).