Remote It Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
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Duties
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As a IT PROJECT MANAGER at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages the full lifecycle of IT projects, contributing to the planning, engineering, integration, and implementation of new technology solutions in line with organizational goals.
• Contributes to IT governance and resource management by monitoring project budgets, providing data for technology investment justifications, and ensuring the cost-effective use of resources.
• Works with stakeholders to define project scopes and translate operational needs into detailed technical requirements.
• Serves as a certified Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) managing the full acquisition lifecycle, from developing pre-award documentation to performing post-award contract administration, while providing direction to contractors, validating deliverables, and ensuring all activities comply with federal acquisition regulations.
• As a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), performs oversight of IT contracts, ensuring contractor work aligns with government objectives and validating that deliverables meet specified requirements.
• Assists with the development and maintaining of comprehensive project plans, tracks progress against milestones, and implements risk mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Serves as point of contact between government requirement officers, project teams, vendors, and management, ensuring clear communication and alignment to achieve project objectives.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized based on funding ability
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• This position is in-person at Ft. Belvoir, VA. This may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET w/SCI security clearance.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic drug testing thereafter.
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments is required.
• This is an Acquisition Workforce position in Program Management Functional Area, Practitioner tier. The must become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years, and required to complete 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) annually.
• Upon entering this position, you must maintain 8140 compliance by qualifying foundationally within 9 months, and residentially within 12 months, as referenced in DoDM 8140.03.

Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Managing the full acquisition lifecycle of systems, overseeing high value program budgets, and leading cross-functional project teams to deliver milestones on schedule
• Managing the full lifecycle of complex Information Technology (IT) systems or software acquisition programs, to include overseeing cost, schedule, and performance milestones
• Drafting technical acquisition requirements (such as Performance Work Statements or Statements of Objectives) and evaluating vendor execution against Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and providing strategic program briefings to senior leadership or governance boards to influence acquisition decisions
• Executing risk management frameworks to identify and mitigate IT program vulnerabilities (cost, schedule, or technical); and managing program budgets or funding execution.

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.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:
From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
A. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• 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.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND
• Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Other Notes:
ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management, Practitioner level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 60 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)
CYBER POSITION: This position requires DoD 8140 compliance by qualifying foundationally within 9 months, and residentially within 12 months as referenced in DoDM 8140.3.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))
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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.
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