This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for determining the appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Develops,modifies, or provides input to project plans. Implements project plans to meet objectives.Coordinates and integrates project activities. The IT Project Manager develops IT applications to ensure the integration of IT programs and services.

Duties

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 October 15, 2021. As a IT PROGRAM MANAGER (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Managing one or more major multi-year IT initiatives of such magnitude they must be carried out through multiple related IT projects. The IT Program Manager leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities. Serves as a Program Manager in support of a wide set of products and services within DMDC's portfolio of capabilities. The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, assisting in defining the product vision, and working closely with other internal and external stakeholders. Defines the product strategy and roadmap. Develops and maintains strategic plans; assessing policy needs and developing policies to govern IT activities; providing policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers; defining current and future business environments; preparing IT budgets; managing IT investment portfolios; establishing metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership; identifying and addressing IT workforce planning and management issues, such as recruitment, retention, and training; conducting audits of IT programs and projects; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. Interprets data from Integrated Business Framework, Data Alignment Portal (Business Enterprise Architecture Mapping); DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository; Select & Native Programming Data Input Systems for Information Technology; DoD Information Technology Investment Portal; and Data Center Inventory Management to support the mission goals and objectives. The incumbent develops and executes Organizational Execution Plans (OEP);Business System Certifications, Out of Cycle Request procedures; Pre-Certification Requests; DITIP certification requests; Investment Decision Memorandum conditions/ action items; BEA alignment in IBF-DAP; and data elements in DITPR to support the mission plan objectives. The incumbent will interact with internal and external customers, as well as work across internal and cross directorate teams and personnel. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and briefing oral and written communications to varied audiences within the organization. The incumbent should be proficient in utilizing problem solving, prioritization, and reasoning skills when faced with technical and functional, as well as organizational challenges. The incumbent will work at a team level as well as individual performer role during the course of their duties.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• 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 telework eligible
• Information assurance (IA) Certification: Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Serve as a project manager overseeing the development of time-phased action plans, project controls, project progression and providing status reports and briefings. Reviews public laws, regulations, and policies that affect Information Technology life-cycle management, strategic planning, Information Technology investment management, and performance management. IT software experience for procedures and techniques to the application of Information to resolve management problems and to improve system performance. IT Business Analyst and synthesizing technical requirements 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: 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. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Human Resources Activity 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-110 US
• Name: DHRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920201
• Email: [email protected]