
IT PROGRAM MANAGER (PLCYPLN)
Peterson AFB, COFull-time$109–142K/yrPosted 1 day ago
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The IT Program Manager manages NORAD and USNORTHCOM portfolios of cyber, C4, and IT capabilities, aligning investments with command objectives. The role oversees portfolio operations and execution, coordinates system transition planning, and conducts business process analysis to improve information-sharing communications and IT services. It also represents the Cyber Operations Directorate in installation, functional-area, and technical forums.
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Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: The incumbent ensures assigned portfolios of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Cyber, C4 and IT capabilities are effectively managed. Ensures capabilities are aligned to the Commands' objectives. Manages operation components, policies, processes, equipment, and other planned initiatives. IT portfolio management and evaluation of IT investments.
Duties
- Manages Information Sharing portfolio of investments for NORAD and USNORTHCOM. 2. Oversees and operates IT portfolio organization and execution. Considering DoD CIO, DISA and Joint Staff J6initiatives for cyberspace evolution and modernization, directs a chartered team represented by stakeholders within and external to the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Directorate of Cyberspace Operations. Works in concert with service managers and system program managers to develop plans detailing integrated system transition strategies, ensuring supportability within the existing infrastructure. 3. Conducts Business Process Analysis (BPA) in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NORAD and USNORTHCOM's information sharing communications and IT processes and services. 4. Represents NORAD-USNORTHCOM Cyber Operations Directorate with a variety of installation and functional area organizations and represents the organization at DoD wide, national level, and multi-command technical meetings, working groups, boards, and conferences. Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Application of C4 systems and associated IT policies, principles, concepts, methods and practices in order to develop and interpret IT and IRM policies, procedures, and strategies and to provide expert advice in/on IT governance and portfolio management; Making decisions or recommendations to significantly change, interpret or develop Command policies or programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of information sharing concepts, services and capabilities to include Data Centers, Core Computing and Network Infrastructures, Unified Capabilities, and End User/Desktop Computing. Knowledge of information technology, information resources management and/or program management. Knowledge of and ability to develop policy, plans, and procedures. Knowledge of information technology portfolio management. Knowledge of information and information technology policies and procedures. Knowledge of life cycle process for systems and on trends in present and emerging communications technology. Knowledge of business process analysis and information technology best practice frameworks. Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) System. Skill and ability to speak and write effectively regarding highly complex technical issues in order to give briefings, chair meetings, leads task forces, and prepares reports for the General Officer/SES level. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$109–142K/yr
- Colorado median$122–187K/yr312 salary ranges
- US median$120–204K/yr8,801 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $126K, is 19% below the Colorado median midpoint ($155K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Manager salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 378 open Program Manager jobs in Colorado and 11,190 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Oracle26 open
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- Slalom, Inc.19 open
- 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 7 years, across 9,515 postings).
- Education
- 5,033 of the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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