IT Project Manager (Infosec)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The IT Project Manager (Infosec) supports the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), whose mission is to lead the Department of Defense in finance and accounting by delivering efficient, exceptional-quality pay and financial information. The role provides specialized expertise for complex, multi-year technology projects, including developing, guiding, reviewing, and improving project plans and roadmaps. The position coordinates project activities and resources, monitors work to mitigate risk, and conducts analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, and other research. It works with clients and customers to establish project scope, requirements, and deliverables; manages system-change efforts and troubleshoots issues across DFAS and external organizations; and prepares annual budgets and cost projections with financial analysis of labor, hardware, and software for IT and agency governance boards. This is a federal national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security determination. The position is subject to DoD 8140 qualification requirements, occasional travel, and limited telework, which is available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. The position may be filled as permanent or term, with a full-time or part-time schedule. Moving expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment and registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
A favorable suitability review and security clearance/security determination, as applicable; the position may require access to classified information.
Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade, GS-12, in federal service.
Specialized experience evaluating and customizing software that affects multiple automated systems and accommodating changes or modifications to existing services.
Specialized experience providing advice and counsel to senior-level management on the capabilities of a specific system or application.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, specialized-experience, education, and other qualification requirements. Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
New DFAS employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Selected individuals must obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position.

Responsibilities

Develop, guide, review, and enhance IT project plans and roadmaps for complex, multi-year technology projects.
Coordinate and integrate project activities; manage, lead, or administer project resources; and monitor project activities to mitigate risk.
Design or conduct analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, or other research.
Coordinate with clients and customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
Manage system-change efforts and troubleshoot issues involving teams across DFAS, external organizations, and multiple internal client groups.
Develop annual budgets and cost projections and perform financial analysis of labor, hardware, and software for current and future periods, for IT and agency governance-board review and use.