Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

IT Portfolio Manager

New Cumberland, PA +7 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as the J62K Portfolio Manager in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Information Operations, Program Executive Office (PEO).
    • Provide expert-level acquisition leadership, strategic guidance, and comprehensive management support to the DLA Program Executive Officer (PEO), ensuring the seamless and effective execution of complex...
    • ...IT acquisition programs and initiatives. This includes providing critical insights and recommendations to optimize program performance and achieve strategic objectives.
    • Collaborate closely with portfolio and program managers, contracting officers, and diverse stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective, and high-quality IT logistics solutions directly supporting the Warfighter and the PEO's mission...
    • .... This involves proactively identifying and resolving acquisition-related challenges to ensure successful program outcomes.
    • Champion and promote the adoption of leading-edge acquisition processes and innovative practices in the development, delivery, operation, and sustainment of information technology capabilities across DLA, DoD, and Whole of Government Enterprises. ...
    • ...Drive efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and emerging technologies.
    • Provides visionary leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Employs strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate, inspire, and empower team members,..
    • ... while effectively managing conflict, and driving team success in achieving portfolio objectives…all while delivering software solutions at a rapid pace.
    • Oversees all phases of the program lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals.
    • Develops and delivers high-impact briefings, reports, and presentations to senior leadership, stakeholders, and customers, translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights
    • Provides program management oversight for the acquisition of corporate information technology (IT) systems, including major Automated Information Systems (AIS), ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance targets....
    • ... Responsible for the successful execution of assigned portfolio, driving efficiency and effectiveness in IT acquisition programs.
    • execution of assigned portfolio, driving efficiency and effectiveness in IT acquisition programs. Ensures the development and execution of a comprehensive development test plan...
    • ... for assigned programs consisting of a hierarchy of assembly level tests and culminating in a comprehensive end to end evaluation of the complete integrated system.
    • Participates and Manages the formulation and execution of the budget for the J62K Portfolio and assigned Programs

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for IT Portfolio Manager your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Provides visionary leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Employs strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate, inspire, and empower team members, while effectively managing conflict, and driving team success in achieving portfolio objectives…all while delivering software solutions at a rapid pace. Provide expert-level acquisition leadership, strategic guidance, and comprehensive management support to the DLA Program Executive Officer (PEO), ensuring the seamless and effective execution of complex IT acquisition programs and initiatives. This includes providing critical insights and recommendations to optimize program performance and achieve strategic objectives. Provides program management oversight for the acquisition of corporate information technology (IT) systems, including major Automated Information Systems (AIS), ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance targets. Responsible for the successful execution of assigned portfolio, driving efficiency and effectiveness in IT acquisition programs. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 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.

  • Compensation
    $146,481-$195,200 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Locations
    Battle Creek, MI • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH • Whitehall, OH • New Cumberland, PA • Philadelphia, PA • Hill Afb, UT • Richmond, VA • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.