IT Project Manager (APPSW)

DLA Careers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers seeks an IT Project Manager (APPSW) to oversee requirements, design, development, and lifecycle management of IT systems and related network infrastructure supporting life, health, and safety programs.

The role drives governance, schedules, and performance metrics, coordinating with stakeholders and contracting professionals to deliver interoperable software and hardware solutions in line with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Experience in system design and problem resolution.
• Knowledge of IT cybersecurity regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the SDLC for IT systems and network infrastructure supporting DoD programs.
• Monitors and tracks development projects to ensure governance and quality control.
• Engages with stakeholders and contracting professionals to meet acquisition milestones.

Skills

IT Project Manager (APPSW)

Job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Locations & Salary

Battle Creek, MI: $89,508 - $ 116,362

Columbus, OH: $93,400 - $121,422

Dayton, OH: $92,841- $120,696

Fort Belvoir, VA: $102,415- $133,142

New Cumberland, PA: $102,415- $133,142

Ogden, UT: $89,508 - $ 116,362

Philadelphia, PA: $98,630- $128,221

Richmond, VA: $93,499- $121,551

Duties

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• Participates in the software development life cycle (SDLC) of requirements, design, development, and lifecycle management for Information Technology {IT) systems, and associated network architecture infrastructure of DLA life, health/safety programs.
• Monitors and tracks development projects to ensure platform governance and quality control.
• Supports all phases of IT system acquisition projects to include planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, implementation, and sustainment.
• Assists in developing acquisition strategies, preparing key program documentation such as System Engineering Plans (SEP), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and Continuity of Operations (CONOPS).
• Ensures adherence to program performance requirements by maintaining compliance with cost, schedule, and performance metrics as outlined by functional and technical stakeholders.
• Manages risk, mitigation strategies, and change management processes to meet program objectives.
• Analyzes and resolves technical challenges, including configuration/interface issues.
• Leverages analytical methods to identify and implement solutions that enhance system interoperability.
• Evaluates and optimizes business processes within automated information systems (AIS) using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software.
• Ensures proposed system changes, enhancements, and fixes are fully aligned with operational goals while maximizing software and hardware capabilities.
• Develops and validates functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and adherence to DoD standards.
• Prepares detailed functional and technical specifications and acquisition requirements to guide system implementation and sustainment activities.
• Participates in stakeholder engagement, communicating with DLA Leadership, program managers, site representatives, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, technical requirements, and operational timelines.
• Collaborates with contracting and acquisition professionals to ensure seamless execution of acquisition milestones.
• Acts as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), managing contractor performance, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Supports the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and contract modifications.
• Monitors and manages technical risks associated with system integration, and system interoperability, ensuring secure and reliable operations across IT environments.
• Provides customer and user support, addressing critical system issues, preparing comprehensive responses, and implementing recommended solutions. Ensures continuous improvement through postimplementation reviews and system updates.
• Supports sustainment and cybersecurity compliance and maintains application documentation to support DLA audit readiness, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and eMASS requirements.

Requirements

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• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J-6.
• Must compete DoW qualifications and requirements. See Addtl. Info
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a IT PROJECT MANAGER (APPSW), your resume and supporting documentation must support: 2. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Recommends effective resolutions to system design and problem issues, balancing trade-offs between system performance, efficiency, customer and business needs, the criticality of the process within the business area, and the technical capabilities of current software and hardware for IT systems.
• Analyzes and evaluates customer user requirements from multiple perspectives, including processes embedded within COTS software and the functionality of electronic components supporting DLA's logistics business operations.
• Ensures application interfaces, extensions, forms, and reports adhere to regulatory requirements governing IT cybersecurity while aligning with the agency's logistics business processes and operational objectives.
• Ensures tasks related to all facets of the project including requirements definition, product development, systems support and implementation are complete within schedule.
• Consults with Senior Project Integrator to resolve project management problems that require the incumbent to apply precedent setting solutions to technology, methodology, policy, and guidance conflicts.

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

• 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