IT PROJECT MANAGER (SYSANALYSIS)

US Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) seeks an IT specialist to lead secure software development efforts under Direct Hire Authority. The role involves guiding teams, shaping roadmaps, and translating operational needs into actionable development plans.

Ideal candidates have experience with Agile/DevSecOps, containerized deployments, and cost estimates for project planning, with a strong emphasis on security and quality standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Experience deploying secure software pipelines and containerized applications with automated configurations.
• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps practices to deliver secure software solutions.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into clear development tasks and user stories.
• Experience with project cost estimates and progress briefings for program managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from planning through final delivery.
• Guide diverse teams to establish automated testing and delivery pipelines.
• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on technology roadmaps.
• Manage secure development tools and automated cloud deployments.

Skills

Agile methods

DevSecOps

Technical liaison

Cost estimation

Project management

Tools

Containerized applications

Automated cloud deployments

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Supported the deployment of secure software pipelines and containerized applications, utilizing automated configurations and following established technical guidelines.
• Collaborated within cross-functional teams using Agile and DevSecOps principles to assist in delivering secure, continuous software solutions.
• Assisted as a technical resource and liaison between teams, helping to translate operational requirements into clear, testable development tasks and user stories.
• Developed project cost estimates and prepared progress briefings for program managers to support project planning and leadership decision-making.

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

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Led software development projects from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring all products met strict organizational security and quality standards.
• Guided diverse technical teams using modern Agile and security practices to establish continuous, automated software testing and delivery pipelines.
• Served as a key technical advisor to senior leadership, shaping long-term technology roadmaps and translating complex technical needs into actionable development plans.
• Managed secure software development tools and automated cloud deployments, including containerized applications and detailed project cost estimations.

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 as listed below:

• 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 GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four 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.
• 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.AND
• Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). 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. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.