IT PROGRAM MANAGER

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Qualifications:

You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Managed a portfolio of complex IT programs and projects from conception to deployment and sustainment, including all phases of the program lifecycle, such as planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, risk management, quality assurance, and reporting to senior leadership;
• Served as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), providing technical oversight and direction to contractor teams. Proven ability to manage the entire acquisition life cycle for major IT systems and services, including requirements definition, source selection, and contract management;
• Led one or more multi-disciplinary teams of government and contract personnel, balancing workloads and ensuring project milestones are met. Strong leadership skills to establish and enforce a standardized project management discipline across an organization;
• Managed an IT program that integrates cybersecurity throughout the IT program lifecycle ("bake it in, don't bolt it on")at various classification levels (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret). Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, risk management frameworks (RMF), and requirements for National Security Systems (NSS).

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

• Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  AND
• Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

OPM Link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=0000-ndx

Responsibilities:

As a IT PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a senior IT Program Manager for the agency, overseeing a portfolio of complex, high-impact IT programs and projects, and acting as a key advisor to the CIO on all aspects of IT strategy, from cost and schedule to security and resources.
• Directs the complete lifecycle of IT initiatives, including organizing, planning, budgeting, developing, and implementing new systems and major upgrades, often involving state-of-the-art technology at all classification levels.
• Leads and oversees large-scale, agency-wide IT acquisition efforts, serving as a subject matter expert and providing Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties for technical services contracts.
• Effectively leads and manages project teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, monitoring progress, and serving as the primary liaison between the team, supervisors, and other managers to resolve issues and secure resources.
• Defines program requirements, performs risk assessments, ensures cybersecurity compliance, and manages stakeholder communications to ensure all IT programs successfully meet or exceed their cost, schedule, and performance goals in alignment with the agency's mission.
• Ensures that all IT program and project requirements precisely meet the needs of both internal and external DTRA customers, often by establishing new approaches and methodologies due to the novel nature of advanced IT solutions.
• Applies expert leadership to develop and maintain a standardized, robust IT project management discipline across the agency, continually aligning emerging IT capabilities and cutting-edge enhancements with DTRA's overarching mission and business objectives.

Salary : $143,913