IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

U.S. Department of Defense; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCSA seeks an IT Product Owner & Scrum Master to lead agile teams delivering mission-critical software solutions and modernize legacy platforms into AWS cloud environments.

You will translate complex mission needs into tangible technical capabilities, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with DoD processes, while safeguarding national security interests.

Join a mission-driven agency offering challenging work, public service impact, and opportunities to influence defense software strategy.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service registration per male requirement
• Resume and supporting documents submitted by the deadline
• Drug Testing designated position
• Position is an exempt (DCIPS) job in the DoD
• Telework eligibility: situational, case-by-case
• Certification requirements per DCWF and DoD 8140/8570 within six months

Responsibilities

• Champion agile teams building mission-critical software
• Modernize legacy platforms into AWS cloud solutions
• Translate complex mission needs into powerful technical capabilities
• Lead product ownership and Scrum Master duties to deliver solutions on schedule

Job description

Ready to drive innovation in national security? Join the DCSA as an IT Product Owner & Scrum Master. Champion agile teams building mission-critical software, modernize legacy platforms into AWS cloud solutions, and turn complex mission needs into powerful technical capabilities. Make a direct impact safeguarding our nation's trusted workforce and critical technologies. For more information visit www.dcsa.mil

Duties

This position may be filled at either GG-11 or GG-12 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• In accordance with DoDD 8140.01/DoDI 8140.02, the position compliance requirement details are outlined in the Defense Cyber Workforce Annex.
• Any Information Technology/Security certifications /education specified in the DCWF Annex as defined by DoD 8570.01-M/DoD 8140-M within six months of appointment date.
• The incumbent must sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirements and maintaining the appropriate certification is a condition of employment.
• This position requires Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Practitioner certification in Program Management and is expected to meet all related certification requirements per the Department of Defense Instruction 5000.66.
• However, applicants that do not meet this requirement are eligible to be hired but must obtain a Program Management Practitioner certification within 5 years (60 months) after the first day of starting in the position.