IT Project Manager (Infosec)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The IT Project Manager identifies, plans, and coordinates IT systems and software projects for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), whose mission is to lead the Department of Defense in finance and accounting by delivering efficient, high-quality pay and financial information. The position plans and coordinates the selection, acquisition, and implementation of technologies, information systems, and software. It provides expertise across the IT development life cycle, including feasibility analysis, requirements gathering and definition, testing, documentation, and implementation. The manager prepares evaluations, proposals, and management briefings and presents recommendations to the DFAS Chief Information Officer, IT management, and other DFAS organizations for approval as needed. The position also defines operating criteria and monitors installations and testing to assess the quality and efficiency of technology, systems, and software. This is a federal national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable security determination. Telework is rare and limited to case-by-case situations when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Occasional travel is required. Moving expenses will be paid. Positions may be filled as permanent or term, with a full-time or part-time schedule; pay varies by geographic location.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet suitability requirements for federal employment and maintain a favorable security determination; the position may require a secret clearance or higher.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Meet DoD 8140 foundational qualification requirements within 9 months and residential qualification requirements within 12 months.
Demonstrate IT-related experience in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower federal grade, GS-11, installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining IT applications in accordance with customer needs and requirements, and developing and analyzing product plans, release schedules, and product validity before release.
Pass the E-Verify employment verification check as a new DFAS employee.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, education, 90-days-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within the stated timeframe, unless otherwise indicated.

Responsibilities

Identify, plan, and coordinate IT systems and software projects.
Plan and coordinate the selection, acquisition, and implementation of technologies, information systems, and software.
Provide systems expertise throughout IT development life-cycle activities, including feasibility analysis, requirements collection and definition, testing, documentation, and implementation.
Prepare evaluations, proposals, and management briefings, and present recommendations to the DFAS CIO, IT management, and other DFAS organizations for approval as required.
Define operating criteria and monitor installation and testing to determine the quality and efficiency of technology, systems, and software.