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IT PROGRAM MANAGER (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS)
Department of the Army
Arlington National Cemetery
MILITARY CEMETERIES G-6 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE
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Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves at Arlington National Cemetery, as the Systems Implementation & Fielding Branch (SIFB) Chief and reports to the Chief Information Officer within the Officer of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Directorate.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves at Arlington National Cemetery, as the Systems Implementation & Fielding Branch (SIFB) Chief and reports to the Chief Information Officer within the Officer of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Directorate.
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
11/03/2025 to 11/05/2025 Salary
$142,488 to - $185,234 per year Pay scale & grade GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington, VA
Remote job
No Telework eligible
No Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed
No Appointment type
Permanent Work schedule
Full-time Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes Security clearance
Drug test
No Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status
Announcement number
DAHT-26-12827180-DHA Control number 849077700
This job is open to
Duties

• Develop detailed project plans, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking processes.
• Initiate acquisition processes to ensure accountability for sustained project development and meet federal procurement regulations.
• Responsible for the review and development of business processes that will be codified within the ANC Enterprise Architecture.
• Ensuring processes are updated on an on-going/as-needed basis within EA documentation.
• Review training materials as-well-as provide in-person and virtual training (i.e. Defense Collaboration System) for both internal (ANC) and external users (ANMC).
• Convene regular information planning meetings, requirements sessions and design reviews with all ANC directorates.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• Incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
• Cyberspace workforce qualification and management program, dated 15 Feb 2023 or updated version and/or additional guidance.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Basic Requirement for IT PROGRAM MANAGER (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS):
Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Providing Project Management Support to internal business systems utilizing agile development methodologies in cemetery operations; Reviewing proposals for new Information Technology (IT) contracts in software/application development as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).; Advising leadership officials on the impact of organizational Information Technology (IT) issues; and managing budgetary requirements and formulation in support of IT programs.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:
(1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards.
(2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support.
(3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement.
(4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * This is a 34- Information Technology Management Career Field position.

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

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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.
Benefits
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. .

Skills Required