Supv Program Analyst (Project Manager)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) FE/IT Services Division seeks a Senior IT Project Manager (GG-14) to direct administrative program activities, oversee Life Cycle Replacement projects, and guide teams of project managers in delivering on mission-critical IT initiatives.

Your experience in IT project management, budget analysis, and lifecycle management will drive decisive scheduling, resource planning, and performance improvements within a cybersecurity-focused environment.

Qualifications

• One year of IT project management/planning experience at the GG-14 level.
• Experience in budget analysis, contract development/management or IT life cycle management.
• Clear demonstration of qualifications within the resume as required by the announcement.
• No substitution of education for qualifying experience at GG-14 level.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative program direction in project management, project execution, and personnel administration.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts projects and studies to improve Life Cycle Replacement and Modernization Projects.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise, validating changes to schedules and timelines; manages the team of Project Managers.
• Manages timeliness of project deliverables with effective planning and resource management.
• Analyzes competing requirements and funding variations to realign schedules and reallocate resources.

Skills

IT project management

Budget analysis

Contract development/management

IT life cycle management

Job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - FE/IT Services Division.

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - FE/IT Services Division.

Duties

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• Provides administrative program direction in project management, project execution, and personnel administration.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Life Cycle Replacement and Modernization Projects.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise, recommending or validating changes to proposed schedules and timelines. Manages the team of Project Managers overseeing all Life Cycle Replacement or Modernization projects.
• Manages timeliness of project deliverables-requires effective planning, scheduling, and management of resources to ensure timely completion of project phases.
• Analyzes competing requirements, schedule changes, funding variations, and recommends realignment of schedules and reallocation of available resources among program elements to best fulfill mission requirements for essential programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience

To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience relating to IT project management/planning, budget analysis, contract development/management; OR IT life cycle management.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the

qualifying experienceat the GG-14 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a three-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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