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IT Project Manager (Sysanalysis)

Defense Threat Reduction Agency · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is an IT project manager job with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. You would lead software development projects and work with Agile and DevSecOps teams, and the job is in person. The agency may fill it using Direct Hire Authority, a special hiring power for certain Defense Department jobs.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
  • Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to all U.S. citizens. The announcement also lists military spouses, current or former National Guard and Reserve members, and transitioning military members under specific authorities, and says veterans' preference may apply.

What you would do

  • Lead and manage IT software development projects from start to delivery.
  • Serve as main contact between stakeholders, technical teams, and senior leaders.
  • Turn operational needs into clear, testable user stories for development teams.
  • Advise on technical vision, architecture standards, and innovation roadmap.
  • Oversee secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and the software development toolchain.
  • Review and approve technical specifications and enforce security standards.

Do you qualify for GS-12 to GS-13?

With experience: To qualify at GS-12, you need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, such as supporting secure software pipelines, Agile teams, or project cost estimates. To qualify at GS-13, you need one year equivalent to GS-12, such as leading software projects from planning to delivery or advising senior leaders on technology roadmaps.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • DAWIA Practitioner-level certification in Engineering, Technical and Management, required after you start (the announcement gives both 2 years and 60 months)
  • DoD 8140 cyber workforce qualification, Cyber Code 641 intermediate level, due within 9 months (foundational) and 12 months (residential) after you start

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less, uploaded as PDF, showing work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, and duties
  • Online questionnaire responses
  • Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • DD-214 showing character of service, plus SF-15 and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge, if claiming veterans' preference
  • Proof of marriage and PCS orders if applying as a DoD civilian spouse
  • Retained Grade Preference checklist and SF-50 or RIF letter if claiming that preference
  • Accredited school degrees only, if you rely on education to meet qualifications

How you will be rated: HR first checks that your resume and documents meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants are then rated on how well their work experience matches the required IT competencies, and traditional ranking does not apply.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • Include hours per week and dates of employment for each job, because the resume must show them.
  • Interviews may be required, and declining or missing one counts as declining the job.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time with a flexible tour of duty. Occasional overtime or compensatory time may be required for operational needs.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives may be authorized, based on funding approval.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and keep a Top Secret with SCI security clearance
  • Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12-31-59
  • Drug test before start and random testing afterward
  • Negative drug test result must reach HR within 30 days after start date
  • May be required to complete a probationary period
  • Occasional travel for temporary assignments is required
  • Must meet all qualifications and eligibility by the closing date
  • Financial disclosure not required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$102,415 – $158,322 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 to GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
DTRA-27-13091171-DH

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