IT PROJECT MANAGER

US Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff seeks an IT Project Manager (PM) to act as the center of expertise, lead government Point of Contact (POC), and Technical Representative for key IT projects. The incumbent will oversee project goals, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic IT objectives.

Qualifications emphasize IT-related experience, adherence to 2210 standards, and ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders across government entities.

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail - thorough when performing work and conscientious about detail.
• Customer Service - works with clients to assess needs and provide information or assistance.
• Oral Communication - conveys information effectively to audience.
• Problem Solving - identifies problems and evaluates alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Information Technology (IT) Project Manager and center of expertise for key IT projects.
• Lead government Point of Contact (POC) and Technical Representative for IT project oversight and coordination.

Skills

Project management

Customer coordination

IT leadership

Job description

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as Information Technology (IT) Project Manager (PM), center of expertise, lead government Point of Contact (POC), and Technical Representative for key IT projects.

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

• Overseeing and ensuring the achievement of all project goals and objectives while honoring the project constraints, which include project scope, time and budget
• Implementing best practices to bring about the successful completion of Information Technology related project goals and objectives for assigned projects;
• Guiding contracted enterprise solution efforts, including Technical Oversight, Schedule Management, Customer Coordination, reporting, and post-delivery assessment.

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.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

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. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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.

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