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IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$125,776 - $187,093

per year

Closes

January 25, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an IT Project Manager in the Defense Logistics Agency, where you'll plan and lead complex IT projects from start to finish, manage resources, and coordinate with various teams to meet customer needs in a government setting.

It's ideal for someone with strong project management experience in IT, especially in defense or federal environments, who excels at organizing tasks, communicating effectively, and solving problems under pressure.

The role involves working across multiple locations but is based in Battle Creek, Michigan, at a senior GS-14 level.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level in IT project management or related field
  • Proficiency in creating end-to-end project plans, including scope, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and task organization
  • Skill in estimating Level of Effort (LOE) for deliverables to ensure accurate timelines and resource allocation
  • Experience developing and executing complex integration strategies with clear functional and operational requirements
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for presenting to senior management and stakeholders
  • Ability to handle multiple customer-service requirements and facilitate coordination among diverse groups
  • Demonstrated IT competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below.

Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $125,776- $163,514 Columbus, OH: $131,245- $170,624 Dayton, OH: $130,461 - $169,604 Fort Belvoir, VA: $143,913- $187,093 New Cumberland, PA: $143,913- $187,093 Ogden, UT: $125,776- $163,514 Philadelphia, PA: $138,595- $180,178 Richmond, VA: $131,385- $170,806 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: Ability to handle multiple customer-service requirements.

Ability to communicate orally and written to present information and recommendations to higher authority and senior management.

Proficient in architecting end-to-end project plans by establishing a clear project scope, a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and organizing all tasks within distinct project phases.

Specializes in estimating the Level of Effort (LOE) for each deliverable, which ensures accurate timelines, effective resource allocation, and successful project execution from initiation through completion.

A strategic planner with proven experience in developing and executing complex integration strategies.

Excels at defining clear functional and operational requirements and establishing realistic project timelines.

Adept at facilitating communication and coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups to ensure all requirements are understood, documented, and met, leading to successful project delivery. B.

Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations 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. Major Duties:

  • Serves as an IT Project Manager and Technical Advisor in DLA Information Operations (J6).
  • Develops IT service transition and application hosting plans and activities across Enterprise Service areas.
  • Manages information systems projects throughout the system’s lifecycle.
  • Responsible for overseeing the management of the project scope.
  • Evaluates and plans programs through consideration of all legal authorities.
  • Participates in the development of policies and plans.
  • Develop a detailed integration strategy and timelines to include identifying functional and operational requirements.
  • Assists in establishing immediate and long-term DoD goals, objectives, and plans.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ6-26-12865778-MP