IT PROJECT MANAGER

Summary This position is being filled under DoD Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities 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 June 23, 2023. As an IT PROJECT MANAGER at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Exercises delegated authority to direct and oversee the overall Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) direction and timely execution of assigned programs. Performs Contract Officer Representative (COR) duties; reviews and prepares authoritative input to IT programs for the execution of support, contractor personnel management, and equipment purchases for DTRA IT Directorate, estimating over $130M yearly funding allocations. Reviews, approves and executes Statements of Work (SOWs) and Procurement Requests (PRs). Monitors all contracts/contract actions (80+) activities to ensure products and services acquired by the program are consistent with requirements and ensures that all goods and services are delivered on time, in good condition, and within budget. Assesses customer needs statements and resource demand signals, translating information into Technical Objectives and provides authoritative analyses, reports, and recommendations in the form of memoranda and briefings for Directorate, Agency, and DoD related projects. Reviews and evaluates projects for adequacy, ensures compliance with contracts and recommends program changes or restructuring. Coordinates and directs activities of performers and conducts program reviews to ensure adherence to programmatic and fiscal plans; identifies technical and programmatic issues and initiates resolution of problems identified. Leads determination of requirements, resolves critical problems that arise, facilitates communication with all stakeholders, manages program interaction and integration with other systems, and ensures the accomplishment of program goals and objectives (meeting or exceeding cost, schedule and performance parameters). Performs risk assessment and management, quality assurance, and information assurance of programs and systems. Develops and defines requirements, scope and objectives for IT programs and systems and ensures the efficient and effective application, management, and modernization of DTRA IT. Manages programs, continually balancing risks, requirements and complexities which may be characterized by compelling and potentially conflicting requirements or continuous trade-off and compromise. Provides guidance and makes high visibility programmatic decisions, which may have major impacts on mission readiness and effectiveness of the Agency and/or DoD ACAT-level Program. Implements and sustains Agency and DoD-wide IT programs and systems such as DTRA's Enterprise-wide IT Services and Solutions program and other mission assurance and CWMD IT programs and systems that support DTRA's mission to make the world safer. Provides administrative, programmatic, and financial guidance and management support to major defense Information Management and Technology projects, delivering critical mission assurance and CWMD capabilities to Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Military Services, and a variety of other DoD, U.S. Government, and international partners. Reviews DTRA's IT portfolio to ensure both mission requirements and project objectives are being met. Ensures requirements are managed, objectives and appropriate performance and service-level metrics are defined for IT programs and projects with Agency-wide impact. Supports missions encompass successfully deploying and maintaining standardized system solution(s) to improve overall business management and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. Provides direct support for and oversees projects that use IT, including National Security Systems. Applies IT-related laws, policies, directives and provides IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition life-cycle. Implements program and project management systems for the Agency and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer. Serves as expert advisor to the DTRA Chief Information Officer and Senior Business Officer for project management aspects of DTRA's core business, mission and infrastructure systems. Represents leadership for assigned projects in meetings, working groups, and presentations at all appropriate levels internal to DTRA, across DoD, and with external partners (e.g., industry). Maintains liaison with appropriate offices and individuals and routinely contacts various offices within OSD, the CCMDs, and the Military Services to inform them of significant milestones, program changes and other substantive events. Provides justification for the programmatic, technical and project integrity of the proposed plans and prepares appropriate briefings or correspondence as required/directed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. You may qualify at the GS GS-14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience managing multiple projects and programs related to data analysis of IT systems and services. Experience managing and/or supporting large Acquisition Programs. Experience developing project goals, scope, and critical paths in agile project management; documenting/delivering against customer requirements. Experience with Planning, Programming and Budgeting Execution. Experience with developing work break down structures and project planning, including monitoring, reporting on, and shaping costs/schedules performance. Experience briefing stakeholders on program background, courses of action, and recommendations. Experience with mission assurance (defined as ensuring the protection and continued function and resilience of capabilities and assets, including personnel, equipment, facilities, networks, information and information systems, infrastructure, and supply chains, critical to the execution of DoD mission-essential functions in any operating environment or condition) and counter-WMD or counter-threat networks-related IT systems/programs/efforts (defined as those involving the analysis of data to detect, deter, or defeat the procurement, proliferation, or use of weapons counter to U.S. interests). You may qualify at the GS 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: Experience providing support to projects and programs related to IT systems. Experience assisting with large Acquisition Programs. Experience assisting with managing/overseeing "no fail" missions and project execution. Strong knowledge in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process. Experience assisting with Agile Project Management processes, including monitoring, and shaping contract performance execution. Experience supporting mission assurance and counter WMD or counter-threat networks related to IT systems. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-13/GS-14 grade levels. Additional Information Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. Other Notes: Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization. Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 10% of duty time (CONUS/OCONUS). Valid Passport Required. The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations. This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Program Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))