IT Project Manager APPSW

Telework Eligible

Yes

• Participates in the design, development, and lifecycle management of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems, focused on system automation, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Programmable Logic Controllers...
• ...(PLCs) and associated network architecture infrastructure Monitors and tracks development projects to ensure platform governance and quality control.
• Supports all phases of IT and OT system acquisition projects to include planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, implementation, and sustainment.
• Supports all phases of IT and OT system acquisition projects to include planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, implementation, and sustainment.
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• Assists in developing acquisition strategies, preparing key program documentation such as Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and Project Management Plans (PMP).
• Collaborates with contracting and acquisition professionals to ensure seamless execution of acquisition milestones.
• Ensures adherence to program performance requirements by maintaining compliance with cost, schedule, and performance metrics as outlined by functional and technical stakeholders.
• Manages risk, mitigation strategies, and change management processes to meet program objectives.
• Analyzes and resolves technical challenges, including system schematics, blueprints, and configuration/interface issues. Leverages analytical methods to identify and implement solutions that enhance system interoperability.
• Evaluates and optimizes business processes within automated information systems (AIS) and ICs/SCADA platforms using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software.
• Ensures proposed system changes, enhancements, and fixes are fully aligned with operational goals while maximizing software and hardware capabilities.
• Develops and validates functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and adherence to DoD standards.
• Prepares detailed technical specifications and acquisition requirements to guide system implementation and sustainment activities.
• Participates in stakeholder engagement, communicating with DLA Headquarters, program managers, site representatives, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, technical requirements, and operational timelines.
• Acts as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), managing contractor performance, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Supports the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and contract modifications.
• Monitors and manages technical risks associated with data replication, integration, and system interoperability, ensuring secure and reliable operations across IT and OT environments.
• Provides customer and user support, addressing critical system issues, preparing comprehensive responses, and implementing recommended solutions. Ensures continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews and system updates.
• Supports sustainment and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring all IT and OT systems meet DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards.

To qualify for an IT Project Manager (APPSW), your qualifications must include:

A.Specialized

Experience:

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut- off/closing date of the announcement. Examples of specialized experience are identified in the Major Duties section of this vacancy announcement and may also include:
Recommends effective resolutions to system design and problem issues, balancing trade-offs between system performance, efficiency, customer and business needs, the criticality of the process within the business area, and the technical capabilities of current software and hardware for IT systems.

-Analyzes and evaluates customer user requirements from multiple perspectives, including processes embedded within COTS software and the functionality of electronic components supporting DLA's logistics business operations. Ensures…