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DISA - DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE (DOD)

IT PROJECT MANAGER (PLCYPLN)

DISA - DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE (DOD), Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States

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Overview Summary

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.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/29/2025 to 11/04/2025

Salary:

$120,579 to – $156,755 per year

Pay scale & grade:

GG 13

Location:

Fort Meade, MD

Remote job:

No

Telework eligible:

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required:

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed:

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type:

Permanent

Work schedule:

Full-time

Service:

Excepted

Job family (Series):

2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status:

No

Security clearance:

Top Secret

Drug test:

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk:

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

National security:

Yes

Bargaining unit status:

No

Announcement number:

CES-DISA-12815882-26-DJB

Control number:

849000300

Responsibilities

Provides technical support, expert staff assistance, and is responsible for determining the number of personnel required to successfully accomplish project requirements.

Independently identifies complex project issues, risks, or problems in assigned projects, and makes recommendations for, and coordinates, resolutions and improvements.

Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures of IT management and Directorate, Division, Branch programs.

Extrapolates from existing methods and procedures to future requirements in developing timely and executable plans of action for assigned projects and to provide recommendations and advice to the stakeholders, supervisor and/or other specialists.

Estimates and reports to the team and leadership on project/program status, resources, challenges, and deadlines.

Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-13, 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 with the full life cycle of project management and implementing IT principles that adheres to risk and resource management with the ability to prioritize short and long term goals.

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.

Education There is no substitution of education for the

qualifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.

If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.

This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.

A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.

Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination

Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.

This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an

OGE Form 450,

Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

Moving costs MAY be paid.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.

Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.

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.

For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.

For more information on veterans’ preference, click here.

For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

How to Apply To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

Your Resume

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at USAJOBS.

DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume? at ++USAJOBS++

A complete Assessment Questionnaire (if applicable)

Other required supporting documents: (SEE THE SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ENTITLED “REQUIRED DOCUMENTS” FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MAY BE NEEDED)

Click ‘Apply Online’ to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.

Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.

Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information HR Customer Care Center

Phone: 317-212-0454

Email: dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil

Address: DISA – DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE, 6910 Cooper Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088, US

Next steps Once the complete application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The content of your application package will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to determine whether you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Phone: 317-212-0454

Email: dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance: Criminal history inquiries; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy; Financial suitability; New employee probationary period; Privacy Act; Reasonable accommodation policy; Selective Service; Signature and false statements; Social security number request

Required documents FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.

Resume:

A two-page maximum

resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/

Learn more about the new resume requirements

Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.

Transcripts:

If you are substituting education for specialized experience you must submit all of your transcripts. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

SF-50 – Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.

Veterans Preference Documentation : Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4), or, if you are CURRENTLY serving on active duty, a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For those supplying the statement of service, preference will be verified by a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) upon separation from the military. Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA letter dated 1991 or later. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference 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.”

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:

Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. To download the checklist, select “Save” or “Save As” instead of “Open.” Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF. Once the form is opened, select “Enable All Features” and the form will populate so that it can be completed.

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd3000_3499/DD3145-4/

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible:

MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the (MR) and (NG) Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for (MR) and (NG) Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the (MR) and (NG) Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible:

MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the (MR) and (NG) Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for (MR) and (NG) Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the (MR) and (NG) Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible:

Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 11/04/2025.

WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/04/2025, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

Education There is no substitution of education for the

qualifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.

How to Apply To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

Your Resume

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at USAJOBS.

DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume? at ++USAJOBS++

A complete Assessment Questionnaire (if applicable)

Other required supporting documents: (SEE THE SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ENTITLED “REQUIRED DOCUMENTS” FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MAY BE NEEDED)

Click ‘Apply Online’ to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.

Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.

Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

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Agency contact information HR Customer Care Center

Phone: 317-212-0454

Email: dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil

Address: DISA – DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE, 6910 Cooper Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088, US

Next steps Once the complete application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The content of your application package will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to determine whether you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

(317) 212-0454

dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy; Financial suitability; New employee probationary period; Privacy Act; Reasonable accommodation policy; Selective Service; Signature and false statements; Social security number request

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