IT Program Manager (PLCYPLN)

Defense Information Systems AgencyPensacola, Florida, Fort Meade, Marylandusajobspublished 10/22/2026
Must-have:SecuritySeniorPrincipal

Your tasks

  • Implements centralized life cycle management, direction and guidance for acquisition, sustainment and implementation.
  • Develop acquisition strategies, program planning, technology infusion, milestone review preparation, requirements, allocation and configuration management.
  • Provides advanced technical support and guidance to staff in matters relating to information management issues that involve a range of IT management that typically extend and apply to an entire organization or major components of an organization.
  • Recommends methods of enhancing efficiency of information systems through modifications and applications of evolving technology.
  • Assists in the implementation of DOD and DISA-level guidance for major information system programs.

Requirements

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication - briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience implementing life-cycle planning, policies and procedures for acquisition, sustainment, and implementation; OR preparing IT budgets and budget planning; OR conducting acquisition planning and technology assessments; OR managing IT programs and IT projects Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-14 grade level.

Other

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE.