IT PROJECT MANAGER (SYSANALYSIS)

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 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Leads and manages all aspects of software development projects within a fast-paced, secure environment, ensuring compliance with DTRA and DoD guidelines from inception and market research through final customer acceptance.
• Guided cross-functional teams using a strong understanding of Agile and development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) principles to facilitate continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and deliver high-quality, secure solutions.
• Serves as a technical advisor to shape the organization's technical vision, architectural standards, and innovation roadmap, providing strategic guidance to senior stakeholders on major information management programs.
• Acts as the crucial link between technical and non-technical teams by translating complex operational needs into clear, concise, and testable user stories for development teams.
• Manages comprehensive cost estimates and delivers strategic briefings on project approach, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership (GS-15/O6) to support high-level decision-making.
• Owns and manages the enterprise software development toolchain, including the design, build, and maintenance of secured, automated CI/CD pipelines and the deployment of containerized applications (IaC).

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 PROJECT MANAGER (SYSANALYSIS) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of IT software development projects, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with DTRA and DoD guidelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and direct (GS-15/O-6), and senior (SES/FO) leadership, translating complex requirements and communicating project status, risks, and strategic alignment.
• Direct the requirements lifecycle by eliciting, analyzing, and translating complex operational needs into clear, testable user stories for Agile/DevSecOps development teams.
• Provide high-level technical advice and strategic guidance for the DevSecOps portfolio, shaping the technical vision, architectural standards, and innovation roadmap.
• Oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of secure, automated CI/CD pipelines, and manage the enterprise software development toolchain to enable continuous delivery.
• Deliver technical quality control for all projects by reviewing and approving technical specifications, enforcing security standards, and resolving system integration challenges.
• Develop budget recommendations and manage resources by evaluating IT infrastructure needs, creating cost estimates, and supporting market research for emerging requirements.

Salary : $121,785