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Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

February 17, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading acquisition planning and program management for cyber defense initiatives, including budgeting, contract oversight, and analyzing complex projects to solve management issues.

A good fit would be someone with senior-level experience in government contracting and financial planning, who thrives in a high-stakes DoD environment and can advise on strategic goals.

It's ideal for professionals passionate about supporting national security missions through technical and fiscal expertise.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience equivalent to GG-13 level in federal service, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work
  • Expertise in managing programs with fiscal budget planning, monitoring, and execution
  • Knowledge of contract lifecycle support and preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates
  • Experience providing acquisition support, such as scope determination and market research
  • Proficiency in project management, contract management, and oversight for complex systems and hardware
  • Familiarity with DoD Acquisition System and PPBES (Program, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution Systems)
  • Ability to conduct studies and analyses to propose solutions for long-term management problems

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 DIRECTORATE SUPPORT DIVISION.

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

Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, 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: Managing a program, including fiscal budget planning, monitoring and execution activities; or Contract lifecycle support; or Preparing an Independent Government Cost Estimates; or Providing ongoing acquisition support to mission partners, including scope determination and market research.

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 this announcement. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a Senior Acquisition Planner leading expert and technical advisor in acquisition and program management.
  • Plans, designs, and conducts studies and analyses of complex plans, programs and projects to identify and propose solutions to long standing management problems associated with complex, long-term scientific and technical missions for their program.
  • Evaluates project and budget plan proposals, acquisition plans, strategic plans, spend plans, and required budget exhibits ensuring consistency with overall DISA and DoD goals and objectives.
  • Performs project management, contract management, and management oversight on contracts that cover implementation and installation of complex systems, support services and hardware procurement.
  • Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the DoD Acquisition System, and the DoD Program, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution Systems (PPBES).

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DISA-12871848-26BLL