IT PROJECT MANAGER (PROJMGT)

Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and current DFAS VRA employees. Applicants applying to the Cleveland location, may also be placed at Bratenahl. This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the I&T Directorate. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. This position serves as IT Project Manager and IT Specialist in the Information and Technology Headquarters Office. Incumbent exercises control over information systems projects and ensures projects are implemented in accordance with baseline plans. Project planning and development: Develops, manages and implements project plans such as communications plan, scope management plan, time management plan, work breakdown structure, risk plan, budget plan and procurement plan. Project execution: Develops/employs methods and tools to track progress throughout the life cycle of the project. Applies technical knowledge to ensure project schedules and objectives are accomplished within established milestones. Project reporting: Provides feedback to leadership and stakeholders through appropriate reports, meetings, briefings, and information papers. Briefs senior leadership and staff on project status and developments. Assigns and schedules recurring work and one time projects to team members based on existing workloads, priorities, and consideration of work requirements. Sets work priorities and establishes schedules for work completion.