IT Project Manager (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

Federal Bureau of Prisons

$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in IT, specifically in network or information security.
  • Experience with federal IT project management standards and practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
  • Certifications required: FAC-P/PM at level II, SAFe, PMI-ACP, ITIL.
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and resolve complex operational issues regarding IT infrastructure performance.
  • Coordinate effective management of IT resources across program and technical teams.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans and implementation strategies for network initiatives.
  • Provide technical recommendations for contract administration and performance issues.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and objectives.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for career development and training.
  • Supportive work environment dedicated to public service and improving federal efficiency.
  • Travel opportunities approximately 25% of the time for business purposes.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position serves as a IT Project Manager (NETWORK/INFOSEC), located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Service Delivery Staff, Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations Directorate in Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for performing equal importance, consulting component leadership on critically important learning initiatives necessary for the component to meet its mission within the Department.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a IT Project Manager (NETWORK/INFOSEC) GS-2210-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, reliability, resiliency, operational readiness, and service dependencies; resolve complex operational issues.
  2. Coordinate with budget, acquisition, contracting, program, and technical personnel to ensure effective management of IT resources.
  3. Develop network project plans, technical requirements, implementation strategies, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.
  4. Provide technical recommendations to contracting officials regarding contract administration, modifications, deliverable acceptance, schedule changes, and performance issues.
  5. Lead cross-functional teams of technical staff, program officials, contractors, vendors, and internal/external stakeholders.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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.
  • 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 a federal acquisition certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at level II.
  • This position is required to obtain and maintain Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or oProject Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification to support agile IT project delivery.
  • This position is required to obtain and maintain IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification support IT service management and operational effectiveness.
  • This position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
  • 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.


Qualifications

To qualify for the position of IT Project Manager (NETWORK/INFOSEC), at GS-2210-13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions.

AND

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties:

  1. Participate in the planning execution and monitoring enterprise IT projects involving network services, information security, and/or telecommunications.


You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/04/2026 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.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/04/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-13 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. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): 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 CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

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:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) 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.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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 [redacted].

Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code a7 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R a7 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

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