IT PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program/project management within the Department of Defense (DoD) or equivalent.
  • Proven expertise in the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies (PMI).
  • Experience with financial analysis, IT policies, and organizational strategies related to Navy operations.
  • Strong capability in utilizing data analytical tools such as Power BI for performance tracking.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects with senior-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight for Naval Enterprise Network (NEN) operations to ensure consistent contract deliverables.
  • Prepare and review policy requirements and manage financial objectives for acquisition programs.
  • Act as a liaison for enterprise needs to the Department of Navy (DON) authorities.
  • Lead IT project teams in a collaborative manner to ensure the delivery of functional IT capabilities.
  • Oversee the execution of IT policies and organizational strategy while managing governance and resource management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package through federal employment, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
  • Access to recruitment and relocation incentives for eligible selectees.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Eligibility for training and resources related to cybersecurity careercareers.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a IT PROGRAM MANAGER in the Command Information Office (CIO) of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND.

Duties

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  • You will provide program/project management oversight for Naval Enterprise Network (NEN) operations and supported contracts in order to ensure NEN contract deliverable services are consistent across the enterprise.
  • You will provide preparation and review of the DON/DOW/Command's policy requirements; planning, oversight, and management of financial and general acquisition program objectives.
  • You will serve as the touchpoint to liaison enterprises' needs to the respective DON/DOW authorities.
  • You will lead IT project teams in a visionary and collaborative customer-focused manner, managing hardware, software, systems, services, engineering, integration, and documentation activities to provide and maintain fully functional IT capabilities.
  • You will oversee and manage the organization's development, dissemination, interpretation, execution, and overall management of IT policies and standards, organizational strategy, governance, resource management, and community management.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 801, proficiency level Intermediate. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
  • This position is covered under Public Law 114-264, the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA).
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • You may or may not be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card to make official government purchases for goods and services.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing complex Department of Navy/Department of War (DON/DoW) enterprise networks (CONUS/OCONUS) at a senior-level, with a proven mastery of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), PMI principles, and data analytical tools (e.g., Power BI) to track program costs, schedules, milestones (POA&Ms), risks, and conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs); 2) Developing, interpreting, and executing IT policies and organizational strategies aligned with CIO goals, including a demonstrated capability to translate complex military mandates into local operating procedures, managing IT investment portfolios, and leveraging Enterprise Architecture frameworks to ensure system interoperability; 3) Analyzing financial/operational metrics and delivering evidence-based recommendations to leadership through a strong working knowledge of the Navy acquisition process, IT contract vehicles, and vendor oversight, combined with a practical understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) framework; and 4) Leading multi-disciplinary working groups, resolving organizational bottlenecks, and delivering outstanding oral and written communications to senior executive stakeholders using advanced leadership and interpersonal skills.

Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, reasoning, teamwork, and technical competence.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may or may not be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may or may not be authorized.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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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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