IT Project Manager; APPSW​/INFOSEC)

Lead cross-functional delivery for application and information security projects within the Department of Justice in Washington, DC.

• Drive software development efforts across the full IT project lifecycle: initiation, requirements definition, planning, design, development, testing, implementation, deployment, and closeout.
• Coordinate requirements, priorities, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations throughout the software development life cycle.
• Conduct technical analysis of software applications, system interfaces, configurations, and operational processes to identify vulnerabilities, system deficiencies, performance issues, and security risks impacting operations and federal information systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams including software developers, cybersecurity professionals, engineers, IT specialists, contractors, program personnel, and mission stakeholders.

• Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Screenings: Successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• Selective Service: Registration required.
• Security clearance: Ability to hold a Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• Certification: Possess or be able to maintain required certification (see Announcement Questionnaire for details).
• USAHIRE: USA Hire assessment required; complete within 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement.
• Travel: Temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Probation: May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Mission critical: Designated as Mission Critical/Mission Essential (see Announcement Questionnaire).
• Financial disclosure: If selected, may be required to disclose financial information under DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• GS-13 specialized experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 (Federal) or comparable non-Federal experience.
• Specialized experience includes:
  • Providing IT support for integration of application software with existing hardware, software, databases, servers, and/or enterprise systems.
  • Assisting with application development, validation, testing, and/or troubleshooting throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Deadline to meet qualifications: Must meet all qualification requirements by 10/20/2026
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• No substitution of education for experience is permitted for GS-13 qualification; you must meet the requirement using experience alone.

• Evaluated based on how well you meet the stated qualifications.
• Competencies assessed:
  Accountability;
  Attention to Detail;
  Customer Service;
  Decision Making;
  Flexibility;
  Influencing/Negotiating;
  Information Resources Strategy and Planning;
  Information Technology Program Management;
  Integrity/Honesty;
  Interpersonal Skills;
  Learning;
  Reading Comprehension;
  Reasoning;
  Self-Management;
  Stress Tolerance;
  Teamwork.
• Online assessment required (critical general competencies); must meet or exceed the cut score.
• USAHIRE results retained for one year and used toward future positions requiring the same assessments.
• Applicants who meet minimum proficiency through USAHIRE will be referred to the selecting official.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable; the Hiring Official may select any qualified candidate.

• Resume (all applicants): Submit a resume of two pages or less including for each job entry: official position title; employer name and contact information; start/end dates (month and year); full-time or hours per week if part-time; duties and accomplishments.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if eligible): Include agency notice (letter of intent to separate, separation notice, or RIF letter), most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

• U.S. government career offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
• Salary: USD 121, per year
• Experience level: Minimum 1 year
• Direct-Hire Authority: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority.
• Open to: Public (U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.), and eligible career transition applicants under CTAP/ICTAP.