Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) (Lead Project Manager / Product Owner)

DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is seeking a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist to serve as technical expert in the multidisciplinary fields of enterprise architecture, infrastructure, software development, data management and governance, tool development, systems engineering, sustainment, and related subject matter areas as they pertain to an enterprise system. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about DCSA, America's Gatekeeper! As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) (Lead Project Manager / Product Owner) you will be responsible for the following duties: Leads and directs teams acting as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities to deliver successful service. Applies advanced knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability. Applies advanced knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Applies advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design applications and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces. Leads and directs consultation with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions, acting as the primary translator between the highly technical engineering teams and senior DoD/DCSA leadership. Leads implementation strategies for system development, performance management, and operational logistics, ensuring the product roadmap aligns with DoD acquisition cycles to provide the Agile Release Train (ART). The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and -program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/09/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-13) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Advising leadership and personnel of anticipated revisions to theories, methodologies, or procedures to support mission priorities while contributing to the development, promulgation and execution of programs, projects, and operations. Implementing strategies for system development and analysis, operational logistics, project funding/budgeting, project cost, schedule, and performance management. Optimizing usability, security, and mission speed while collaborating with customers and users to build software features that optimize usability, security, and mission speed. Applying advanced knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability with customers and users. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Systems Life Cycle - Knowledge of systems life cycle management concepts used to plan, develop, implement, operate, and maintain information systems. Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organization goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders.…