Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612)(NonComp Mil Sp), Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (Civilian Mil Sp), Priority Placement Program (PPP) Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and PPP Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

As a IT PROJECT MANAGER (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as an expert Project Manager responsible for organizing, planning, budgeting, developing, coordinating, establishing, and directing highly complex IT and cybersecurity plans, projects, and policies to meet organizational objectives amid a rapidly evolving technological environment. The incumbent provides authoritative technical and project management expertise and ensures alignment with Department of War (DoW) strategies and IT governance processes. As a project manager, the incumbent has independent decision-making authority, possess strategic leadership capabilities, and uses an expert knowledge of IT systems, acquisition, and program management principles.
• Serves as a key advisor to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), advising leadership on how emerging cybersecurity architectures and new IT security developments will impact the agency's project portfolio and strategic goals. The incumbent analyzes recommendations from cybersecurity personnel to help shape mid and long-range IT investment plans and policies from a project execution perspective (cost, schedule, and risk).
• Exercises expert leadership to create and maintain a robust IT project management discipline. Establishes new, technically sound IT methodologies and policies where precedents do not exist. Oversees all aspects of the project portfolio, including requirements analysis, security compliance and accreditation management, resource and risk management, migration strategy, quality assurance, and high-level customer liaison to ensure project alignment with agency strategic goals.
• As a Senior Project Lead, the incumbent is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of IT projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, ensuring the delivery of capabilities that meet scope, schedule, and cost objectives. They may also serve as a senior resource to other project leads, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices.
• Develops project charters, work breakdown structures, integrated master schedules, risk management plans, and communication strategies.
• Provides authoritative guidance to stakeholders on all project deliverables, implementation approaches, and resource management.
• Coordinates with cybersecurity personnel and engineering teams to ensure interoperability, scalability, and compliance with DoW standards and processes.

Conditions of employment

• 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: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Upon entering this position, you must maintain 8140 compliance by qualifying foundationally within 9 months, and residentially within 12 months, as referenced in DoDM 8140.03.
• This is an Acquisition Workforce position and requires certification in the Practitioner tier within 5 years and to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.

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:

• Implemented an IT project management program to establish new and technically sound IT methodologies and policies where precedents do not exist.
• Managed all aspects of a project portfolio, including requirements analysis, security compliance and accreditation management, resource and risk management, migration strategy, quality assurance, and high-level customer liaison to ensure project alignment with agency strategic goals.
• Lead a team of contractor support, responsible for overseeing computer network defense and conducting technical security assessment of IT systems and projects through information gathering and use of IT security tools.
• Directed subject matter experts providing technical security guidance to system owners for system change requests and engineering projects and communicates security information to senior leadership and agency officials; develop security policies, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans.

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:

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

DoD Civilian Spouse Hiring Authority (Noncomp Civ Sp): You are required to submit proof of marriage and PCS orders. If spouse is current or former Federal employee, please also include the most recent SF-50.

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement: In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Receiving Disability Retirement eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

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 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.