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Posted: February 24, 2026 (0 days ago)

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IT PROJECT MANAGER (PLCYPLN)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$111,119 - $144,457

per year

Closes

March 5, 2026More DOD jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves guiding IT projects for military networks in the Pacific region, helping defense teams plan and roll out secure communication systems while ensuring everything meets security standards.

It's perfect for experienced IT professionals who enjoy coordinating with various groups, solving technical problems, and briefing leaders on tech updates.

The role supports critical cyber defense missions and requires strong attention to detail and customer-focused skills.

Key Requirements

  • IT-related experience showing attention to detail in reviewing work or data for accuracy and consistency
  • Customer service skills in building relationships, assessing IT needs, and tailoring solutions for users
  • Oral communication ability to brief management and staff on IT projects, including explaining tech to non-experts
  • Problem-solving expertise in addressing complex IT issues by gathering information and identifying solutions
  • At least one year of experience providing technical assistance on information system networks, including planning, management, and oversight of C4 capabilities
  • Experience assisting organizations in developing requirements for system improvements and coordinating strategic planning for new technologies
  • Familiarity with DoD security and interoperability standards for tactical and strategic C4 systems

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 Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA OC/CE/PACIFIC FIELD COMMAND - PLANS & PROGRAMS DIVISION.

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.

Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.

Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.

Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.

Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

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

Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, 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: Experience providing technical assistance on an Agency's Information System Network, which includes the planning, management, technical oversight, and fielding of C4 (command, control, communications, and computers) capabilities.

Providing technical assistance also includes assisting multi-level organizations to develop and articulate requirements for system improvements, coordinating strategic planning activities for new technologies, and serving as a liaison to keep stakeholders informed of the status and progress of enterprise IT projects.

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 this announcement. Major Duties:

  • Provide expert technical assistance to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) mission partners on the Defense Information System Network (DISN), with an emphasis on planning, management, technical oversight, and fielding of C4 capabilities.
  • Assist USINDOPACOM and its component commands to develop, articulate, plan, and implement system improvements for tactical and strategic C4 capabilities, ensuring compliance with DoD security and interoperability standards.
  • Prepare and present cohesive analyses and briefings to advise leadership on new technological developments and techniques that enhance operational readiness and ensure secure, reliable, and efficient communications systems.
  • Provide leadership and programmatic guidance for fielding new information technology capabilities and pilot efforts, such as Zero-Trust Architecture, Mission Partner Environment, and Enterprise Voice Services.
  • Represent the agency at designated forums and conferences, working closely with customers and contractors to maintain responsive support and ensure customer requirements are incorporated into planning cycles.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12893121-26JJ