$105K - 157K a year
Prepare and manage project plans and cost estimates, coordinate with teams and acquisition services, ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies, and manage project execution and reporting.
U.S. citizenship, Secret security clearance, one year specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, adherence to DoD acquisition policies, and completion of DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management certification.
Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $105,383 - $137,000 Columbus, OH: $109,966- $142,957 Dayton, OH: $109,308- $142,103 Fort Belvoir, VA: $120,579- $156,755 New Cumberland, PA: $120,579- $156,755 Ogden, UT: $105,383 - $137,000 Philadelphia, PA: $116,123- $150,962 Richmond, VA: $110,083- $143,109 Duties Help • Prepares project proposal and cost estimate utilizing input from other J6 functional and technical teams. • Plans current and long-range objectives for project areas. • Negotiates and documents project commitments with appropriate J6 teams and external interface partners to ensure timely execution of project plans, in accordance with established schedules and budgets. • Coordinates with acquisition services as required for development and execution of acquisition plans to support projects. • Adheres to overall J6 systems management lifecycle processes to ensure compliance with the objectives and goals of the Department of Defense (DoD) 5000.2 Acquisition and Business Capabilities Lifecycle requirements and... • ... other applicable DLA and DoD Project Management Polices and Practices. • Assign tasks for the execution of project plans to specific resources, after management has assigned resources to project. • Notifies project sponsor(s) of the requirement for customers/users to participate in required functional, interface and performance tests. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a U.S. citizen • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret Access • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations. • Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info. Qualifications To qualify for an IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN) your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: • Prepares and maintains project plans and other required documents such as cost estimates, work breakdown structures, and waiver requests in accordance with established standards • Evaluates, monitors, or ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards and conducts regular meetings to review progress and disseminate information • Collaborates with responsible supervisor or Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) to address staff performance issues Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N), Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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This job posting was last updated on 9/18/2025