It Project Manager

US Electronic Health Record Modernization; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Electronic Health Record Modernization seeks an IT Project Manager to support the EHR deployment and remediation efforts within the EHRM-IO office. The role requires up to 75% travel and active management of IT projects in a VA setting.

Applicants must demonstrate competency in IT management standards and specialized experience at the GS-11 level, with attention to detail and strong customer service skills for collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Competency-based qualification standards must be met and substantiated in your resume.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 level is required for GS-11.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects related to EHR deployment and remediation of high-risk IT processes.
• Apply analytical methods to assess issues and recommend resolutions for program control and management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

This position is in the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO), under the Office of the Deputy Secretary of VA (DEPSECVA) where the incumbent serves as an IT Project Manager.

This position will be physically located in a VA owned or leased office/space and require up to 75% official travel.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/25/2026.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the competency-based qualification standard to be fully qualified.

NOTE: The basic requirements MUST be substantiated in your resume. Failure to provide the required information will render your application ineligible for consideration.

For all positions, individuals must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for each of the nine 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.

For the GS-11: To meet the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology (IT) Management Series (2210), you must possess:

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. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
5. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
6. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

AND

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.

GS-11 Specialized experience: You must possess one-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is defined as applying analytical methods and practices sufficient to conduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex issues affecting the Electronic Health Record (EHR) deployment and remediation of high risk IT processes related to program control and 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; religions; 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.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.