Supervisory IT Program Manager (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Management Division in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory IT Program Manager (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) to lead enterprise IT security programs and coordinate risk management across agencies. The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, FAC-COR III and/or FAC-PM, and 25% travel.

You will supervise staff, align programs with national security priorities, and ensure compliance with FAR, FITARA, and OCIO directives while shaping long-range IT plans.

Qualifications

• Leads development and enhancement of information security programs, including guidance and procedures.
• Manages IT program execution and resources across multiple organizations with accountability and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leads enterprise-level oversight of national IT shared services programs and aligns with security priorities.
• Prepares and justifies IT budget requirements with auditing and oversight controls.
• Monitors contractor performance, cost controls, and deliverables for compliance with FAR, FITARA, and DOJ OCIO.
• Develops long-range IT strategic plans aligned with national security and agency priorities.
• Identifies vulnerabilities and recommends corrective actions to prevent mission impact.

Skills

InfoSec program mgmt

Federal compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

Summary

This position serves as a Supervisory IT Program Manager (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Services Staff, Administration, Shared Services & Internal Controls Directorate in Washington, DC. The primary purpose of this position is to provide directorate for information security, project management, advisory services, Continuity of Operations, Contracting Officers Representative functions and supervisory authority of the branch.

Responsibilities

• Leads enterprise level oversight of national IT shared services programs to ensure governance integration and alignment with national security priorities.
• Prepares and justify IT budget requirements and ensure auditing and oversight controls.
• Monitors contractor performance, cost controls, and deliverables for compliance with FAR, FITARA, and DOJ OCIO requirements.
• Develops long range IT strategic plans aligned with national security, agency priorities, and federal mandates.
• Identifies vulnerabilities, security gaps, and recommend corrective actions to prevent mission impact.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• Selective Service registration is required, see the "Additional Information" section for full details.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for specific details.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• This position requires the candidate to be able to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret / SCI security level.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain certification in FAC-COR level III and/or FAC-PM certification.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
• This position is designated as Mission Critical/Mission Essential (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)
• You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory IT Program Manager (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN), at GS-2210-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM

Specialized Experience

• Leads the development and enhancement of information security programs to include areas such as guidance, procedures, and/or tools.
• Manages IT program execution and resource management across multiple organizations that demonstrate accountability, financial management, cost-benefit analysis, and/or decision-making.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 11/05/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-15 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional Information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. For more information.

Career Transition Programs (

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and
• submit the appropriate documentation to support your

Probationary Period

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:

• Continued under Benefits

Selective Service

If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs

The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non‑compliance directly to Ebony Stephenson at .

Note

• 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
• 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Eligibility for benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility. Resume

Resume - All Applicants

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time,
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

CTAP/ICTAP eligibility documentation

If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under

• A copy of the agency notice (i.e., letter of intent to separate, separation notice, or agency RIF letter),
• Your most recent performance appraisal,
• Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

Essay Questions

• How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
• In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
• In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation.
• How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Agency contact information

Ebony Stephenson

Email Address Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Chief Information Officer

2 Constitution Square

145 N Street NE

Room 9W.300

Washington, DC 20530

US

Next steps

You will receive e‑mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list.

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.