IT Project Manager (Cybersecurity)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Project Manager (Cybersecurity)
• Level: Senior work level (GG-14)
• Mission context: Supports the US Cyber Command

Description

Applies expert technical and project management knowledge to deliver IT project schedules and milestones aligned to established milestones. Coordinates stakeholders and DoD senior leadership to incorporate functional requirements and stakeholder feedback, while ensuring architecture complies with regulations, standards, and user needs. Tracks costs across the acquisition lifecycle and uses quantitative analysis to assess progress, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project schedules and objectives are met according to milestones
• Monitor work progress and evaluate status for quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Coordinate stakeholders to include functional requirements, address/redesign business practices, and incorporate feedback
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to develop strategic plans
• Ensure architecture compliance with regulations, standards, and user needs
• Track related project costs throughout the acquisition lifecycle with financial management
• Monitor and mitigate project risks in real time

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Favorable suitability review and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance; failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination
• Selective Service registration or exemption requirement for eligible males
• Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months
• Drug testing designated position
• At least 1 year of qualifying experience leading and controlling IT project scope, schedules, milestones, and budget
• Experience overseeing SDLC phases (analysis, design, testing, deployment, maintenance)
• Experience directing cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations
• Experience translating strategic business goals into tactical project execution
• Experience monitoring project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Education cannot substitute for qualifying experience at the GG-14 level

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government federal benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position held.