IT Project Manager (APPSWINFOSEC)
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position serves as a IT Project Manager (APPSW/INFOSEC) located in the Department of Justice Chief Information Officer Cybersecurity Services Staff National Classified Systems Software Engineering Branch. The incumbent is responsible for Managing IT projects and leading a cross functional technical team using agile delivery practices. Monitoring project schedule budget scope and risks and ensuring compliance with federal mandates and/or industry best practices.
The duties and responsibilities for a IT Project Manager (APPSW/INFOSEC) GSgenerally include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts risk assessments vulnerability analyses security control evaluations and corrective action planning to strengthen organizational cybersecurity capabilities and reduce operational risk.
- Manages enterprise-level information technology projects application software (APPSW) initiatives and information security (INFOSEC) programs supporting mission-critical operations cybersecurity objectives and information systems.
- Develops analyzes and maintains enterprise Application Software (APPSW) systems supporting security IT operations.
- Evaluates emerging technologies and developed recommendations to improve enterprise system performance operational efficiency cybersecurity posture and mission effectiveness.
- Monitors contractor performance deliverables schedules technical services and compliance with contract requirements.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
- Selective Service registration is required see the Additional Information section for full details.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See Additional Information section for specific details.
- This position requires the candidate to be able to hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI security level.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
- The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain industry-recognized certification in a FAC-COR Level III and/or FAC-PM level III certification Scaled Agile Framework or Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner certification.
To qualify for the position of IT Project Manager (APPSW/INFOSEC) at GSyou must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions.
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Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13grade level you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties:
- Developing and analyzing enterprise application software (APPSW) systems supporting security IT operations.
- Providing technical guidance and advisory support to management officials technical personnel on enterprise IT operations and systems.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/29/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-13 level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM Direct Hire Authority for more information.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and
submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.
Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
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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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Ebony Stephenson at .
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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