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Program Manager (Application Management)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

District of Columbia, DCFull-time$122–158K/yrPosted 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$122–158K/yr
Location
District of Columbia, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Application Technology Program Manager with USACE’s Military Programs Integration Division expands technology tools for field teams and improves efficiency. The role manages Automated Information Systems projects, evaluates technology, oversees cybersecurity compliance, and administers the Enterprise Knowledge Management Portal. Applicants must qualify through an eligible employment authority and demonstrate one year of specialized experience; education cannot substitute for that experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementAutomated Information SystemsRequirements AnalysisSystem Architecture DesignDatabase AdministrationUser Acceptance TestingProject PlanningStatement of Work DevelopmentTechnical Proposal DevelopmentCybersecurity Controls ComplianceRisk Management FrameworkAutomated Compliance Tracking SystemsKnowledge Management PortalsTechnical DocumentationAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencing and NegotiatingIntegrity and HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceGS-12 Time in GradeU.S. CitizenshipEligible Employment Authority Category

Full job description

Summary

About the Position: As an Application Technology Program Manager with USACE's Military Programs Integration Division, you will be responsible for expanding the tools available to field teams and improving efficiency via technology. In joining the division you become a part of the team transforming the digital landscape in USACE.

Duties

  • Manage Automated Information Systems projects, defining scope, requirements, milestones, and deliverables while mitigating risks and conducting quality assurance reviews.
  • Serve as technical SME evaluating hardware and software, guiding database and systems administration, and implementing advanced software solutions for end users.
  • Develop project plans and Statements of Work (SOWs) for enterprise initiatives, reviewing contractor deliverables and mentoring technical teams.
  • Oversee cybersecurity compliance for AIS systems, conducting security controls reviews in eMASS aligned with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Administer the Enterprise Knowledge Management Portal, publishing project updates, technical documentation, best practices, and Community of Practice resources.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Leading the full development lifecycle of Automated Information Systems, including requirements analysis, system architecture design, database administration guidance, and user acceptance testing; 2) Formulating project plans, statements of work (SOWs), and technical proposals for enterprise-wide automation initiatives; 3) Monitoring and validating system cybersecurity controls compliance following the Risk Management Framework (RMF) utilizing automated compliance tracking systems; and 4) Administering enterprise knowledge management portals and developing technical documentation, best practices, and community of practice resources. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Manpower and Force Management Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,207 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$122–158K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$134–196K/yr173 salary ranges
  • US median$120–203K/yr8,817 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $140K, is 15% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($166K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 209 open Program Manager jobs in Washington, D.C. and 11,207 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 9,534 postings).
Education
5,036 of the 11,207 open Program Manager jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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