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Supv IT Project Manager (Projmgt)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 126947 - 126947
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
25 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
- Who may apply: All US Citizens
- Applicants applying for Cleveland may be placed at Bratenahl.
- We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the I&T Dir.
- Serves as principal technical authority and project manager for Automated Information System (AIS) initiatives. Serves as Technical Project Officer (TPO) to project teams on AIS development sustainment process improvement and policy.
- Manages complex multi-phase projects throughout the entire system lifecycle from requirements definition feasibility analysis and concept demonstration through design development testing implementation and transition to operational status.
- Responsible for developing defending and executing 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. Provides technical leadership for software engineering system maintenance vulnerability testing configuration and service delivery.
- Plans work of subordinates sets and adjusts priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Evaluates completed work. Develops employee performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisal of work.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Suitable for Federal Employment
- Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
- This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
- New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
Qualifications
Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.
Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to or above the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
- Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency with standards.
- Customer Service- developing and maintaining relationships with customers anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
- Oral Communication- briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems projects or daily operations including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address unique highly complex or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions.
Specialized experience is defined as: Managing major Information Technology projects during the entire project life cycle including planning development evaluation of performance risk management budget planning and resource allocation; And providing technical guidance and oversight to posture database administration web administration software development data reporting release management and configuration management of Information Software and Systems.
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
- Moving expenses will be paid.
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- Employment with DFAS means access to generous benefits such as: health vision and dental insurance retirement benefits paid time off and educational benefits.
- As a condition of employment you may be required to serve a 1 year probation during which well evaluate if continued employment advances public interest. The evaluation considers: performance & conduct; needs & interests of the agency; if continued employment advances agency goals; if continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that continued employment advances public interest.
- A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Travel requirement is occasional.
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
- DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience Other Education and Certifications.
- Males born aftermust be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see ).
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300 here).
- Security Designation varies dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
- Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 () for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act exceptions and DFAS contact information.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line you may contact for assistance.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
