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Defense Information Systems Agency lists this Information Technology Project Manager opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us:
Join the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), where we deliver secure IT and communications capabilities that keep our Nation’s Warfighters and senior leaders connected anytime, anywhere. The PAE Command, Control, Communications & Enterprise (PAE C3E) is an element of the Acquisition Center (ACQC) and serves as a key pillar in the Department of Defense's acquisition ecosystem. Within this dynamic framework, PAE Services operates at the forefront of technological innovation and strategic development.
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Position Overview: Serving as a senior IT project lead and authoritative resource within the Command & Control Portfolio Management Office (C2 PMO), this role provides executive-level strategic advice on enterprise IT projects, policy formulation, and long-range planning. The core mission involves orchestrating the integration of emerging technologies into the DISA enterprise architecture, managing the complete lifecycle of broad-scope IT projects within cost, schedule, and performance parameters, and applying expert cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles to ensure robust threat mitigation, contingency planning, and disaster recovery across C2 portfolio operations.
Salary: $169,279 – 197,200 per year
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Major Duties:
1.Serves as a senior IT project lead and authoritative resource within the Command & Control Portfolio Management Office (C2 PMO), providing executive-level decision-makers and DoD planners with critical strategic advice on key enterprise IT projects, policy formulation, and long-range information services plans.
2. Orchestrates the identification, assessment, and integration of emerging technologies, directing feasibility studies and transition plans to seamlessly incorporate cutting-edge IT systems and capabilities into the existing DISA enterprise architecture.
3. Manages the complete lifecycle of broad-scope IT projects from requirements definition to delivery, establishing and monitoring key performance metrics and technical parameters to ensure solutions are delivered on schedule, within cost, and in compliance with cybersecurity laws and federal guidelines.
4. Applies expert knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, and threat mitigation methodologies to assist with contingency planning, business continuity, and disaster recovery efforts across C2 portfolio IT operations.
Key Skills
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage projects across the full lifecycle, including requirements development, scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, budget tracking, risk management, implementation, and transition to operations. This individual will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with technical staff, business owners, vendors, and senior stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.
The successful candidate brings strong experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project-delivery methods; stakeholder and vendor management; executive-level communication; and project-management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or comparable platforms. Experience supporting cloud migration, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, infrastructure modernization, systems integration, data initiatives, or digital transformation is highly desirable. The Senior IT Project Lead must be an organized, proactive leader who can resolve delivery challenges, communicate clear status and recommendations, and drive measurable business and mission outcomes.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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.
Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
This is a drug testing designated position
Incumbent is required to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and/or other locations outside the continental United States (OCONUS) up to 30 percent of the time.
Security Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI
Benefits:
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. xzgxqkn
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20011, US
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