IT Project Manager (Sysanalysis)

Defense Threat Reduction Agency•Fort Belvoir, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and may be filled under Direct Hire Authority for certain Department of Defense personnel. The IT Project Manager (Sysanalysis) leads the lifecycle of IT software development projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery in compliance with DTRA and DoD guidelines. The role coordinates stakeholders, technical teams, and senior leadership; translates operational needs into testable development requirements; and provides strategic and technical guidance for the DevSecOps portfolio. The position also oversees secure, automated CI/CD pipelines, enterprise software development tools, technical quality control, security standards, and system integration. The position is a full-time, in-person role at facilities located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with limited situational telework potentially available subject to supervisory approval and agency guidelines. Occasional travel and occasional overtime or compensatory time may be required. The tour of duty is flexible. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET with SCI security clearance and pass pre-employment and subsequent drug testing. This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering and Technical Management functional area and a Defense Cyber Workforce position, Cyber Code 641, Intermediate level. Required acquisition and cyber workforce certifications and continuing professional development must be completed and maintained within the stated timeframes. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the specialized experience requirements for the GS-12 or GS-13 grade. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. A background investigation is required, and the selectee may be required to complete a probationary period. Recruitment incentives may be authorized subject to funding approval. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and financial disclosure is not required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For GS-12: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including supporting secure software pipelines and containerized application deployments; collaborating on Agile/DevSecOps teams; helping translate operational requirements into development tasks and user stories; and developing project cost estimates and progress briefings.
For GS-13: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including leading software development projects; guiding technical teams in Agile and security practices and automated testing and delivery; advising senior leadership on technology roadmaps; and managing secure software tools, automated cloud deployments, containerized applications, and cost estimates.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Specialized experience must be at the next lower grade level for positions at GS-7 and above; education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET with SCI security clearance.
Consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic testing thereafter.
Complete Acquisition Workforce Practitioner-tier certification within two years, as stated in the employment conditions; additional information states the DAWIA Practitioner certification must be completed within 60 months after entry.
Maintain DoD 8140 compliance by qualifying foundationally within 9 months and residentially within 12 months, and complete at least 20 hours of continuous professional development annually.
Achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every two years.
Meet any applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full lifecycle of IT software development projects, delivering solutions on time, within budget, and in compliance with DTRA and DoD guidelines.
Serve as the primary liaison among stakeholders, technical teams, and senior leadership, communicating requirements, project status, risks, and strategic alignment.
Elicit, analyze, and translate operational needs into clear, testable user stories for Agile/DevSecOps development teams.
Provide technical advice and strategic guidance for the DevSecOps portfolio, including its technical vision, architectural standards, and innovation roadmap.
Oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and manage the enterprise software development toolchain.
Review and approve technical specifications, enforce security standards, provide technical quality control, and resolve system integration challenges.