Program Manager

Defense Human Resources Activity•Alexandria County, VA

About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent manages DMDC information technology solutions deployed across the Department of War (DoW) and other federal and state agencies in support of the DHRA and DMDC portfolio of IT systems, applications, and services. As the lead Program Manager for DoW and Veterans Affairs (VA) collaboration projects, the incumbent provides interagency business management and IT solutions. The role manages the full lifecycle of a complex IT program portfolio, including scope, human and financial resources, acquisition contracts, schedule, quality, performance, and risk. It also involves leadership and coordination with senior program sponsors and enterprise-level planners to maintain program success and strategic alignment. The Program Manager formulates acquisition strategies, applies government and agency acquisition policies, and oversees allotted funds and related contracts and costs. The position develops a requirements management process, conducts gap analyses, and identifies solutions to address differences between stakeholder needs and proposed systems. It also establishes a stakeholder management plan for a diverse user community, including military services, combatant commanders, and the Joint Staff, to promote acceptance of program objectives. The position is full-time, has a flexible tour of duty, is telework eligible, and may require occasional overtime. It is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. A background investigation is required, and the incumbent may be required to complete a probationary period.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Experience managing complex IT programs and support services for DoW/DMDC, including data management solutions aligned with the Military Personnel and Benefits mission.
Expert knowledge of DoW and federal policies to identify opportunities to improve IT support for military personnel and benefits programs.
Experience coordinating with senior-level stakeholders, including DoW and VA program sponsors and Directorate-level leadership.
Experience analyzing requirements and developing solutions for a large user community, including DoW, military services, and VA.
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal laws, regulations, and policies, such as Title 10 and Title 38 U.S.C.
Experience conducting advanced data analysis, data mapping, and business logic evaluation across enterprise systems.
Must meet applicable Selective Service requirements if born after December 31, 1959.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

Lead DoW and VA collaboration projects, providing interagency business management and IT solutions.
Manage the complete lifecycle of a complex IT program portfolio, including scope, resources, acquisition contracts, schedule, quality, performance, and risk.
Coordinate with senior program sponsors and enterprise-level senior planners to support program success and strategic alignment.
Formulate and execute acquisition strategies, manage applicable acquisition policies, and oversee allotted funds, contracts, and costs.
Develop and implement a program-level requirements management process, conduct gap analysis, and identify solutions for stakeholder requirements.
Prepare and implement a stakeholder management plan for a diverse user community, including military services, combatant commanders, and the Joint Staff.
Analyze, interpret, and apply federal laws, regulations, and policies, including Title 10 and Title 38 U.S.C., to evaluate legislative changes affecting cross-agency data sharing and benefits determination.
Conduct advanced data analysis, data mapping, and business logic evaluation across enterprise systems for DoW and VA initiatives.
Coordinate with senior DoW and VA stakeholders and Directorate-level leadership to communicate, integrate, and ensure program success.