Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia
Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a senior advisor and subject-matter expert (SME), providing guidance and recommendations to other senior SMEs, senior executives and managers, and staff in all DOD components on critical programs requiring new concepts and methods in addition to the interpretation of controversial law, regulation, or past practice.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the13 grade level in the Federal service: Expertise in DoD IT Portfolio Governance: Mastery of IT portfolio management principles, methodologies, and processes, with a specialized, understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies governing DoD investments, including the Clinger-Cohen Act and FITARA. Advanced Portfolio Analysis and Optimization: Advanced skill in portfolio rationalization, optimization, and prioritization, using critical thinking and data analysis to conduct rigorous business case analyses and ensure investments deliver measurable value. Comprehensive IT Project Management: The ability to plan, organize, and manage the lifecycle of complex IT projects within the portfolio, utilizing advanced project management tools and techniques to ensure projects meet deadlines and performance targets. Executive-Level Stakeholder Influence: Superior interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to build relationships and effectively influence senior decision-makers and stakeholders across the OSW, Military Services, and other DoW agencies. Complex Problem-Solving and Risk Assessment: Highly developed analytical ability to identify and solve complex problems, assess risks associated with major capital investments, and develop effective mitigation strategies within a large-scale IT portfolio. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date 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. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, 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. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12904468. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Application Deadline: 2026-03-20