SUPV IT PROJECT MANAGER (APPSW)

Apply SUPV IT PROJECT MANAGER (APPSW) Department of Defense Defense Finance and Accounting Service Information & Technology Directorate, Payroll Services, ZTBBE Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary * Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Employees in the competitive service, PPP DoD Military Spouse Preference, current DoD VRA employees, VEOA, Military Spouse, ICTAP, PPP applicants * Applicants applying for Cleveland may be placed at Bratenahl.

* We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the Information &Technology Directorate.

* This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.

Summary * Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Employees in the competitive service, PPP DoD Military Spouse Preference, current DoD VRA employees, VEOA, Military Spouse, ICTAP, PPP applicants * Applicants applying for Cleveland may be placed at Bratenahl.

* We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the Information &Technology Directorate.

* This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/11/2026 to 03/24/2026 Salary $107,428 to - $144,481 per year View Salaries: Pay scale & grade GS 13 Locations 2 vacancies in the following locations: Indianapolis, IN Cleveland, OH Whitehall, OH 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 Competitive Promotion potential 13 Job family (Series) * 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number DFAS-ML- Control number 860486200 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, current DoD VRA Employees, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles, eligible Military Spouse applicants, eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP), and eligible PPP applicants.

Duties Help * Supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist and technical authority for all aspects of complex, high level, or high visibility IT software and systems.

This includes software, hardware, training, installation, and database administration.

* Coordinates maintenance and support activities of major automated information systems and software, with IT specialists, project managers, and functional users to ensure system adequacy and efficiency.

* Develops qualitative and quantitative measures of effectiveness in meeting project goals and provides input into development of project objectives and plans, statements of work, and technical proposals.

* Briefs management on strategies to be used to exploit and implement new developments and advanced techniques in the area of software development, design, and maintenance.

* Makes changes in organization of work or assignment of functions to positions to improve work flow and services rendered, promote job satisfaction, increase productivity etc.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment * U.S.

Citizenship or National * Background Investigation * Suitable for Federal Employment * Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) * 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.

* New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

* Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.

* In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.

Qualifications Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume.

Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

* Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.

* Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.

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

* Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement: Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience developing business processes surrounding the software development life cycle of IT software and systems, including analysis, design, development, programming, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of IT software and systems; experience participating in structured project management activities in regard to IT software and systems.

Time-in-Grade Requirement: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.

Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.

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.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information * 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.

* For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.

* Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.

* Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.

* This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.

* A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.

* As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 Year Probation during which we'll evaluate if continued employment advances the public interest.

The evaluation considers: performance & conduct; needs & interests of the agency; if continued employment advances agency goals; if continued employment advances efficiency of the Federal service.

At the end of the probationary period, employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that continued employment advances public interest.

* We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.

* We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion.

For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.

* This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

* DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications.

To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series.

Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.

* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see * Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.

(See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here). * The Security Designation varies dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher.

Employment requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.

If selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time, the employment offer may be withdrawn.

Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.

For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.

* Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer.

Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.

Expand Hide additional information 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.

Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed by a SME panel on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Software Development Information Technology Life Cycle Management Communication Leadership Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required.

Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at or at 2.

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.

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Other Supporting Documents.

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If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status.

They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

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Transcripts and/or Certifications: You must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience.

For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications.

You must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume.

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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.

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Veterans Documentation: Click to review these authorities and documents verifying eligibility for a VEOA, VRA and/or 30% or more disabled veterans hiring authorities.

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Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: 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