Project Manager

Defense Media Activity; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Media Activity in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Project Manager (GS-0301-13) to manage a national-significance portfolio and drive strategic programs. The role requires serving as the enterprise PM authority, translating directives, and directing cross-functional teams to modernize workflows.

The position entails leading requirements analyses, performing COR duties on complex contracts, and developing SOWs and IGCEs while overseeing budget transitions and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise project and portfolio management
• Ability to translate directives into actionable plans
• Experience leading process re-engineering and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with contract administration and SOW/IGCE development

Responsibilities

• Serves as WMA's principal technical authority for the enterprise project and portfolio management framework.
• Translates NSS/NDS directives into actionable, long-range WMA plans and drives resource allocation.
• Leads enterprise-wide business process re-engineering and applies Lean Six Sigma to improve workflows.
• Performs certified COR duties for complex contracts; develops SOWs and IGCEs and monitors milestones.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Requirements analysis

Vendor management

Job description

This position is part of the War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for the independent management of a complex portfolio of strategic programs and functions that are of national significance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project Manager at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as WMA's principal technical authority for the enterprise project and portfolio management framework; establishes standards, guides the integration of emerging technologies (like AI), and resolves critical project bottlenecks.

Translates national-level directives (NSS/NDS) into actionable, long-range WMA plans; conducts requirements analyses and provides the authoritative recommendations that drive future resource allocation. Leads enterprise-wide business process re-engineering; applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to solve systemic inefficiencies and directs matrixed teams to implement modernized workflows.

Performs certified COR duties for complex, strategic contracts; develops SOWs and IGCEs, monitors fiscal and milestone performance, and acts as the technical authority to resolve vendor disputes. Executes priority action officer duties for the Chief, Strategy; drafts executive correspondence and decision papers, and represents WMA in high-level briefings.

Manages the PM framework and standards; designs low-overhead, self-service tracking tools to maintain portfolio visibility through staffing and budget transitions.

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 Media Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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