Defense Logistics Agency

IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN)

Defense Logistics Agency$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized IT project management experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading high-visibility IT projects
  • Familiarity with DLA operations and directives
  • Knowledge of project scope management and risk assessment
  • Proficient in developing project plans and work breakdown structures

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT project teams for major DLA initiatives
  • Oversee management of IT project resources and timelines
  • Develop detailed project plans and phase scopes
  • Conduct site assessments and facilitate relocations or shutdowns
  • Collaborate with engineers and contractors for on-site project execution

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans
  • Access to federal employee benefits for families
  • Eligibility for varied benefits depending on position
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Full Job Description
Summary

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Duties

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  • Senior Information Technology (IT) Project Manager and Technical Advisor for the Customer Experience Directorate (J6X), DLA Information Operations (J6), in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
  • Manages and leads IT project teams in support of high-level, high-visibility DLA customer projects to include, but not limited to: Major Subordinate Command (MSC) new site standups, relocations, or shutdowns;
  • DLA HQs J and D-Code GS-15/SES led initiatives; MSC HQs Site Assessment Visits (SAVs); and DLA Director and Vice Director orders or directives requiring immediate J6 IT project management support.
  • Responsible for overseeing the management of the IT project scope, resources (human, financial, contract, physical), schedule, quality, performance, requirements, risks, information assurance, process improvement, customer support and reporting.
  • Develops of the overall project plan by constructing work breakdown structures within project phases. This includes developing scope and identifying level of effort for all phases.
  • Teams consist of J64 engineers, DISA Network Engineers, Host Country network engineers, and contractor site network engineers assisting SMEs from other ESAs, contractors, Site Base Operations, etc., to stand up new sites in remote countries.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations, J6.


Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN) your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

- Evaluates and plans programs through consideration of all legal authorities and changing official policy, as well as the views of ranking officials

- Performs gap analysis and identifies gaps and strategies and solutions for filling gaps for requirements against proposed solutions which impacts the overall solution.

- Identifies functions and processes to be implemented and scheduled; associated business rules; information needs, organizational and technology support requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Benefits

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