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Supv IT Program Manager (Plcypln)


Job Location:

Fort Meade, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 169279 - 169279
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 SUPERVISION/MANAGEMENT Work Category at the EXPERT Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE.


Duties
  • Performs the full range of first line supervisory duties. Plans work to be accomplished sets priorities and schedules work to be completed within the Branch. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities.
  • Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate.
  • Incumbent orchestrates the identification and prioritization of significant IT programs and initiatives among DISAs substantial customer population.
  • Prepares related synopses detailed reports and/or analyses for use by senior leadership as it relates to IT research development integration and implementation efforts.
  • Develops and promulgates short and long-range DISA information services plans and projects involving the design development acquisition integration operation and maintenance of new and modified information systems.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
  • 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.
  • Incumbent must obtain Acquisition and certification in the Program Management Functional Area at the Advanced Functional Tier within 48 months of entry into this position IAW DoDI 5000.66.
  • Incumbent must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years IAW 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle.
Qualifications

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

Basic Requirements:
Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency with standards

Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs

Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems projects or daily operations including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience

Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique highly complex or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions

AND:

Qualifying Experience:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement applicants must possess qualifying experience. To qualify based on your experience 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 supervising and decision making; managing and analyzing level recommendations for IT plans and operations; OR leading programs and/or projects; developing analyzing evaluating and identifying problems.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

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 the announcement.

**Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-15 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 probationary period may be required if you have not previously completed a probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
  • This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
  • Accepting this position you may be required to serve a 3-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • 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.
  • This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
  • 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 veterans 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 for assistance.
  • If selected the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

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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Required Experience:

IC