Fresh Listing

Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.

IT PROJECT MANAGER (PLCYPLN)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Closes

March 18, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and advising on major IT projects for the Department of Defense, focusing on planning, integrating systems, and solving complex technical problems to support cyber missions.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in IT project management, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical details to non-experts in a high-stakes government environment.

It's ideal for seasoned professionals who thrive in strategic roles within defense agencies.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies
  • Experience integrating multiple IT capabilities and systems development principles
  • Conducting feasibility studies and managing IT projects to identify, assess, and resolve complex problems
  • Applying project management principles and techniques to oversee strategic projects from requirements to delivery
  • Ability to brief senior management on IT systems, projects, and operations, including explaining complex info to non-technical audiences
  • Experience reviewing IT work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
  • Qualifying paid, unpaid, or volunteer experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level

Full Job Description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA-ACQ - ME9.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

GG-15 Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues.

I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions.

Qualifying Experience In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Integration of multiple IT capabilities and systems development principles OR conduct feasibility studies and other IT projects to identify, assess, and resolve complex problems OR project management principles and techniques in order to manage strategic projects from requirements development to delivery.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.?

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement. **Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.** Major Duties:

  • Serves a senior IT project advisor and authoritative source of information for decision-making managers and planners across the DoW for IT key projects and initiatives at DISA.
  • Orchestrates the identification and prioritization of significant IT projects and initiatives among DISA's substantial customer population.
  • Develops and promulgates short and long-range DISA information services plans and projects involving the design, development, acquisition, integration, operation, and maintenance of new and modified information systems
  • Ensures for the effective engineering and integration of plans, programs, and operations encompassing the myriad of DISA systems and functional component.
  • Serves as an expert source for further information and action officer to assist and advises leaders on the examination, development, and definition of transition plans to integrate specific applications into the enterprise

Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

Browse Similar Jobs

Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12907027-26TAH