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Posted: March 9, 2026 (5 days ago)

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IT PROJECT MANAGER (PLCYPLN)

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

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$108,001 - $140,403

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a senior IT project manager at the Air Force's command headquarters, where you'll oversee major IT projects from start to finish, including planning, acquiring technology, and ensuring everything runs smoothly to support military operations.

It involves creating policies and procedures to keep projects on track with budgets and timelines.

A good fit would be someone with strong IT experience, leadership skills, and the ability to handle complex tech decisions in a fast-paced government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized IT project management experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, covering requirements analysis, acquisition, implementation, testing, operations, maintenance, and end-of-life
  • Demonstrated IT-related competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Knowledge of IT systems life cycle management and IT acquisition policies, laws, regulations, strategies, and best practices, including DoD and Air Force instructions
  • Ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage multiple complex IT projects using various project management methodologies, tools, and approaches to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals
  • Ability to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within 20 months of hire and maintain it
  • Ability to analyze functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions using knowledge of IT hardware/software, emerging technologies, and business processes
  • Strong decision-making skills in uncertain situations and effective communication of complex technical information to non-technical audiences

Full Job Description

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To serve as a command headquarters-level senior IT project manager, applying requisite knowledge, training, and experience to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies and procedures for the successful management of assigned major command projects(s) The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ...

Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations.

Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee Military Spouse Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A).

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes Managing of IT project management includes requirements analysis, development of technical solutions/costings, acquisition, implementation, testing, operations and maintenance, evolution, and end of life; knowledge of IT acquisition policies, laws, regulations, strategies, FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of IT systems life cycle management, to include requirements analysis, development of technical solutions/costings, acquisition, implementation, testing, operations and maintenance, evolution, and end of life; knowledge of IT acquisition policies, laws, regulations, strategies, and best practices; and knowledge of applicable DoD, Air Force, Command instructions and public laws as they apply to IT planning and acquisition.

2.

Ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage multiple, complex IT projects simultaneously; and to use a broad range of IT project management methodologies, concepts, tools and approaches to manage projects, and guide project participants, so as to ensure cost, schedule and performance requirements are met.

3. Ability to earn a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within 20 months of being hired, and maintain currency for the duration of time in this position. 4.

Ability to analyze functional requirements and, using knowledge of IT hardware/software, emerging technologies, and business processes, translate those functional requirements into sound technical solutions.

5.

Ability to analyze facts and data to make sound decisions, even in uncertain situations, and understand the direct and indirect impacts of those decisions; and ability to communicate effectively, and successfully convey complex technical information to non-technical personnel, including but is not limited to preparing studies, executive correspondence, statements of work, etc, and preparing/presenting briefings.

6.

Skill in leading and motivating project teams in a variety of situations; includes dealing effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, and building them into a team that will work cooperatively toward goal accomplishment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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:

Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for implementation of assigned AF-level and major command- level Information Technology (IT) project(s) Gathers and analyzes customers' functional requirements, and translates these requirements into technical solutions and costings.

Acquires/procures IT hardware, software and/or capabilities required for assigned projects. Develops IT policy and guidelines.

Represents HQ AETC/A6 with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9P-AFPC-12905065-150625-DMA