Project Manager

Defense Media Activity • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

This position is part of the War Media Activity (WMA). The Project Manager independently manages a complex portfolio of strategic programs and functions of national significance. At the GS-0301-13 level, the role serves as WMA’s principal technical authority for enterprise project and portfolio management, translating national-level directives into long-range plans, leading process re-engineering, performing certified COR duties for strategic contracts, and supporting executive decision-making. The role also manages project management standards and develops low-overhead tracking tools to maintain portfolio visibility through staffing and budget transitions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be Project Management Professional (PMP) certified from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and periodic screening thereafter if required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, including independent management of a complex, enterprise-wide strategic program and project portfolio of national significance; translating national-level defense strategies into actionable long-range plans; leading enterprise-level business process re-engineering using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma; performing COR duties on high-value contracts; and delivering authoritative, data-driven briefings and decision papers to senior executive leadership to drive resource allocation.
• Applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as WMA’s principal technical authority for the enterprise project and portfolio management framework; establish standards, guide integration of emerging technologies such as AI, and resolve critical project bottlenecks.
• Translate national-level directives (NSS/NDS) into actionable long-range WMA plans; conduct requirements analyses and provide authoritative recommendations for future resource allocation.
• Lead enterprise-wide business process re-engineering, apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to systemic inefficiencies, and direct matrixed teams to implement modernized workflows.
• Perform certified COR duties for complex strategic contracts, including developing SOWs and IGCEs, monitoring fiscal and milestone performance, and resolving vendor disputes as the technical authority.
• Execute priority action officer duties for the Chief, Strategy; draft executive correspondence and decision papers and represent WMA in high-level briefings.
• Manage the project management framework and standards; design low-overhead, self-service tracking tools to maintain portfolio visibility through staffing and budget transitions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed