PROGRAM MANAGER

Defense Human Resources Activity

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Program Manager (GS-0340-14) to lead interagency IT initiatives across the DoD and federal partners. The role oversees a complex portfolio, coordinating scope, resources, schedules, and risk to ensure program success.

You will work with senior sponsors and enterprise planners to align objectives, develop acquisition strategies, and manage contracts and funds.

Qualifications

Experience leading IT programs across agencies, ideally in DoD or federal context.
Strong knowledge of program lifecycle management and budget/contract oversight.
Ability to liaise with senior sponsors and enterprise planners.

Responsibilities

Lead the DoW/VA collaboration projects and manage IT program portfolio.
Oversee scope, resources, schedule, quality, performance, and risk.
Interface with senior sponsors to align program objectives and strategies.
Develop acquisition plans and manage funds, contracts, and cost tracking.
Implement requirements management and stakeholder management plans across diverse user communities.

Skills

Program management

Interagency collaboration

Acquisition planning

Requirements management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership liaison

Job description

Hiring Agency: Defense Human Resources Activity

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for program management of DMDC information technology solutions deployed across DoD and other federal/state agencies in support of DHRA and DMDC portfolio of IT systems, applications and services.

Key Responsibilities

As a PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the lead Program Manager for the Department of War (DoW) and Veterans Affairs (VA) collaboration projects, providing interagency business management and IT solutions. Manages the complete lifecycle of a complex IT program portfolio, overseeing program scope, resources (human, financial, acquisition contracts), schedule, quality, performance, and risk.

Exercises broad leadership responsibility by interfacing with senior Program Sponsors and other enterprise-level senior planners to ensure the overall success and strategic alignment of the program. Formulates and executes acquisition strategies, manages government and agency acquisition policies, and oversees the distribution of allotted funds, including the tracking of all related contracts and costs.

Develops and implements a comprehensive requirements management process, performing gap analysis and identifying solutions to fill gaps between stakeholder requirements and proposed systems. Prepares and implements a program-level stakeholder management plan for a diverse user community, including all military services, combatant commanders, and the Joint Staff, to ensure buy-in and acceptance of program objectives.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 - $187093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.