IT PROGRAM MANAGER (POLICY AND PLANNING)

WorkScoop; Seaside (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

DMDC in Seaside, CA seeks an IT Program Manager (Policy and Planning) to lead multi-year IT initiatives from vision to execution. You will drive requirements, define the product strategy, and create roadmaps while aligning IT activities with agency priorities.

The role requires expert knowledge of IT life-cycle management and DoD systems, plus investment and performance management. Telework eligibility applies per policy; travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in IT lifecycle management and policy planning.
• Expert knowledge of IT policy development, IT life-cycle management, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more major, multi-year IT initiatives by coordinating and ensuring alignment with agency priorities.
• Manage product planning and execution across the lifecycle, including gathering requirements and defining vision and roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain strategic plans, assess policy needs, and provide IT policy guidance to management, staff, and customers.
• Conduct strategic and capital planning, investment control, and information security management.

Skills

IT Lifecycle

Strategic Planning

Investment Mgmt

Performance Mgmt

Program Mgmt

Tools

Integrated Business Framework

DoD IT Portfolio Repository

Data Center Inventory Mgmt

Job description

Summary

As an IT Program Manager (Policy and Planning) at DMDC, you'll lead critical, multi-year initiatives. You will manage the full product lifecycle, from vision and requirements to executing strategic roadmaps. Leveraging expert knowledge of IT life-cycle management and DoW systems, you will drive strategic planning, formulate IT policies, and oversee investment and performance management. Lead complex programs and deliver innovative technical solutions powering global personnel operations.

Overview

Open 05/06/2026 to 11/15/2026.

Location: Seaside, CA; Alexandria, VA. No matching locations found.

Work site options: Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No. Relocation expenses reimbursed No.

Salary: $121,785 - $172,980 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS 13. Promotion potential: None.

Work schedule: Full-time. Travel Required: Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel.

Appointment type: Permanent.

Occupations and job series: 2210 Information Technology Management.

Supervisory status: No. Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service. Represented by a union No.

Drug test: No.

Security clearance: Secret. Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical‑Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk.

Duties

• Manages one or more major, multi-year IT initiatives by leading, coordinating, and ensuring the overall success of the program is aligned with critical agency priorities.
• Serves as a Program Manager, responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. This includes gathering and prioritizing requirements, defining the product vision, and creating the product strategy and roadmap.
• Develops and maintains strategic plans, assesses policy needs, develops policies to govern IT activities, and provides policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers.
• Performs a wide range of IT management activities including strategic and capital planning, investment control, workforce planning, policy development, resource management, and information security management.

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

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
• Expert knowledge of public laws, regulations, and policies affecting Information Technology (IT) life‑cycle management, strategic planning, investment management, and performance management.
• Expertise in all aspects of project and program management to develop time‑phased action plans, create project controls, monitor project progression, and deliver status reports and briefings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT procedures and techniques to resolve management problems and improve processes.
• Experience using, updating, and interpreting data from various DoD systems such as the Integrated Business Framework, DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository, and Data Center Inventory Management.

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.

Requirements for the 2210 Series

• 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.

Education

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

This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

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.

Agency Contact Information

DHRA Servicing Team
Phone [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Address Defense Human Resources Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-110
US

Next Steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

Regarding Interviews

Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request