IT Program Manager (IT Specialist)

IT Program Manager (IT Specialist)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Major Duties:

• Are you an expert in navigating the complete IT project lifecycle and translating complex business needs into technical efficiencies? This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of IT Program Manager (IT Specialist) to join our team at our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of mission-critical IT systems and initiatives that affect business operations agency-wide. Bring your skills and voice to our team! Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 04/03/2026 will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Specialist Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $143,913.00 - $187,093.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. As an IT Program Manager (IT Specialist), you will work independently within a nimble, fast-moving environment to ensure the delivery of high-quality productivity tools and strategic data insights. Your major duties will include: Project Lifecycle Management: Overseeing projects from inception through development, deployment, and closeout, including post-deployment health checks and sustainment planning. Business Analysis: Conducting deep business process analysis to understand objectives and leveraging knowledge of the current technical stack to propose solutions that meet actual needs. Stakeholder Liaison: Serving as the primary liaison between technical teams, internal business customers, leadership, and vendors. Providing executive updates, escalations, and demos. Portfolio Management: Managing shifting portfolios that include tracking multiple short-term projects simultaneously or overseeing highly complex large-scale projects. Risk & Quality Control: Identifying and mitigating technical and security risks, managing "scope creep," and ensuring product quality through User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Documenting the business meaning of data points. Requirement Prioritization: De-conflicting and prioritizing competing technical requirements from multiple stakeholders to balance modernization with ongoing sustainment.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Applicants must have 6 years of specialized experience in IT program management principles, Agile, SDLC, and risk management. Applicants must have experience in business process analysis, requirements development, test plan writing, and cross-functional coordination. Applicants must be able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment. Applicants must have exceptional communication, judgment, and organizational skills. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience working within a federal law enforcement or Office of Inspector General environment. Demonstrated skill in business process mapping. Adept at reporting and data analysis. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. ITPM Mastery: Experience planning and implementing complex IT systems involving multiple stakeholders using industry-standard principles. Methodology Application: Proficiency in applying Agile and SDLC methodologies to manage the project lifecycle. Risk Management: Ability to anticipate and resolve risks, constraints, and competing priorities. Identify, mitigate, and monitor both technical and security risks while proactively escalating roadblocks. Communication & Liaison: Skill in communicating effectively with executives, technical teams, and vendors to maintain alignment and build strong relationships. Planning & Execution: Ability to develop detailed plans, tasks, and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events throughout the project lifecycle, delivering solutions that produce measurable value for internal business customers. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 04/03/2026, to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-03