Project Manager

Summary

This position is part of the War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for the independent management of a complex portfolio of strategic programs and functions that are of national significance.

Duties

• As a Project Manager at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as WMA's principal technical authority for the enterprise project and portfolio management framework; establishes standards, guides the integration of emerging technologies (like AI), and resolves critical project bottlenecks. Translates national-level directives (NSS/NDS) into actionable, long-range WMA plans; conducts requirements analyses and provides the authoritative recommendations that drive future resource allocation. Leads enterprise-wide business process re-engineering; applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to solve systemic inefficiencies and directs matrixed teams to implement modernized workflows. Performs certified COR duties for complex, strategic contracts; develops SOWs and IGCEs, monitors fiscal and milestone performance, and acts as the technical authority to resolve vendor disputes. Executes priority action officer duties for the Chief, Strategy; drafts executive correspondence and decision papers, and represents WMA in high-level briefings. Manages the PM framework and standards; designs low-overhead, self-service tracking tools to maintain portfolio visibility through staffing and budget transitions.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Demonstrating independent management of a complex, enterprise-wide strategic program and project portfolio of national significance. Translating national-level defense strategies into actionable long-range plans, leading enterprise-level business process re-engineering using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties on high-value contracts. Delivering authoritative, data-driven briefings and decision papers to senior executive leadership to drive resource allocation. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.