IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN)

**Telework Eligible**

Yes

**Major Duties**

• As an IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN) you will be responsible for the following: Serve as a senior technical and program management expert assigned to the Operational Energy Applications (OEA) PMO, supporting Operational Technology (OT)...
• ...and Information Technology (IT) programs throughout the acquisition and system development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Provide leadership and oversight for a diverse portfolio of DLA Energy programs including Fuel Depot System Asset Visibility (FDS-AV), Fuel Depot System - Inventory Management (FDS-IM), Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS),...
• ...Hydrant Equipment Monitoring Interface (HEMI), Hydrant Fueling Automation Maintenance (HFAM), Automated Tank Gauging (ATG), Energy Procurement Support Tools (EPST) and the legacy Fuels Manager Defense (FMD) platform.
• Manages enterprise modernization and integration initiatives for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA platforms, ensuring alignment with DLA Energy mission requirements and evolving Department of Defense cybersecurity mandates.
• Coordinates across stakeholders including DLA Energy, DISA, PEO J6, cybersecurity, and engineering support teams to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-82, and DoD Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Develops, reviews, and manages acquisition documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 (Defense Acquisition System), DoDI 5000.75 (Defense Business Systems), and DoDI 5000.87 (Software Acquisition Pathway) policy.
• Leads requirements gathering, business case analysis, market research, and Integrated Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), while aligning solutions with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity...
• ..., and operational performance objectives. Leading, inspecting and acceptance is often done on-site and requires travel CONUS and OCONUS to support mission needs.
• Oversees the full program lifecycle including risk management, performance tracking, configuration management, and system readiness assessments.
• Develops integrated master schedules and program roadmaps; leads PMRs and milestone reviews to support informed decision-making by senior stakeholders.
• Serve as the Contracting Officer Representative; reports and coordinates activities with the contracting officer, and ensures acquisition execution aligns with technical and operational expectations.
• Prepares executive-level briefings, reports, and program summaries for SES, Flag/General Officers, and DLA leadership.
• Leads or contributes to the creation and sustainment of governance structures, standard operating procedures, knowledge management artifacts, and metrics dashboards to track program health and organizational performance.

**Qualification Summary**

To qualify for an IT Program Manager (PLCYPLN) your resume and supporting documentation 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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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: Responsible for overseeing the development, assessment and monitoring of performance-based standards. Determines the minimum criteria to be applied in considering whether to undertake a particular investment, and the criteria related to the quantitatively express projected net, risk-adjusted return on investment. Determines the specific quantitative and qualitative criteria for comparing and prioritizing alternative information system investment projects. Responsible for administering the determination, coordination, and approval of program and new initiative budgeting requirements to support systems planning and upgrades, and migrations to Agency standards. Responsible for working with the Contracting Officer and Leadership to strategically address contract challenges, recommending enduring solutions to problems. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations 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.