Supv IT Project Manager (Projmgt)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Serves as the principal technical authority and project manager for Automated Information System (AIS) initiatives and as Technical Project Officer to project teams on AIS development, sustainment, process improvement, and policy. Manages complex, multi-phase projects through the entire system lifecycle, from requirements definition, feasibility analysis, and concept demonstration through design, development, testing, implementation, and transition to operational status. Develops, defends, and executes integrated project and program plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, roadmaps, resource estimates, budgets, performance measures, risk considerations, and deliverables. Directs management, architecture, and software engineering of major Automated Information Systems, and provides technical leadership for software engineering, system maintenance, vulnerability testing, configuration, and service delivery. Supervises subordinate work by planning assignments, setting and adjusting priorities, preparing completion schedules, evaluating completed work, developing employee performance standards, and appraising work formally and informally. This is a national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security clearance. The role is subject to DoD 8140 foundational qualification requirements. Occasional travel is required. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is limited and available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. The position may require a one-year probationary period, including a supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment and, if applicable, registered for Selective Service.
Meet the basic IT competency requirements: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower federal grade, GS-13.
Specialized experience managing major IT projects throughout the project life cycle, including planning, development, performance evaluation, risk management, budget planning, and resource allocation.
Specialized experience providing technical guidance and oversight for database administration, web administration, software development, data reporting, release management, and configuration management of information software and systems.
Obtain and maintain a favorable suitability/security determination; the position may require a secret clearance or higher.
Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to DFAS.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, specialized experience, education, 90-day-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements by the stated deadline.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience may include paid or unpaid volunteer work, including work through National Service programs and other organizations.
Professional education and certifications may be considered as selection criteria.

Responsibilities

Serve as principal technical authority and project manager for Automated Information System initiatives.
Serve as Technical Project Officer to project teams on AIS development, sustainment, process improvement, and policy.
Manage complex, multi-phase projects across the system lifecycle, from requirements definition and feasibility analysis through implementation and transition to operational status.
Develop, defend, and execute integrated project and program plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, roadmaps, resource estimates, budgets, performance measures, risk considerations, and deliverables.
Direct the management, architecture, and software engineering of major Automated Information Systems.
Provide technical leadership for software engineering, system maintenance, vulnerability testing, configuration, and service delivery.
Plan subordinate work, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
Evaluate completed work, develop employee performance standards, and formally and informally appraise work.