IT Program Manager (Acquisition)

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking an IT Program Manager (Acquisition) in the Program Management Office to oversee IT program management activities and acquisition processes that support CIO objectives.

The role requires directing staff in design reviews, development, system engineering, testing, and lifecycle logistics of funded IT systems, plus ensuring efficient organizational structures for mission delivery. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT programs and acquisition processes.
• Ability to oversee PMO policies, plans, and program baselines.
• Experience in life cycle of IT systems acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct oversight to the PMO sections and associated policies, strategies, plans, program baselines, support documentation, performance assessments, quality assurance assessments, and program management activities necessary to support CIO objectives.
• Direct and manages the acquisition and procurement support responsibilities of staff in the design reviews, development, system engineering, testing, and lifecycle logistics of IT systems.
• Acts as the technical expert for the Secret Service on IT acquisition and procurement and ensures efficient organizational structure for mission assignments.
• Exercises position management to achieve the most effective and economical organizational structure to accomplish mission assignments.

Skills

IT program management

Acquisition

Oversight

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Program Management Office will allow you to provide oversight and manage IT programs and projects using standard, consistent and efficient procedures to support the IT Program Management Office. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as an IT Program Manager (Acquisition) in the Program Management Office, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Typical work assignments include: Provides direct oversight to the PMO sections and associated policies, strategies, plans, program baselines, support documentation, performance assessments, quality assurance assessments, and program management activities necessary to support the development and implementation of CIO program objectives.

Direct and manages the acquisition and procurement support responsibilities of assigned staff in the design reviews, development, system engineering, testing, and life cycle logistics of systems acquired within the USSS that have been approved and funded for acquisition Executes and manages requirements to support acquisition programs, including forecasting, formulating, and evaluating procurement and acquisition support policies, procedures, requirements, and guidelines to promote efficient and effective mission accomplishments.

Serves as the technical expert for Secret Service on the acquisition and procurement of advanced IT systems and programs. Exercises position management to achieve the most effective and economical organizational structure to accomplish mission assignments.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government