
PROGRAM MANAGER
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria County, VAFull-time$144–187K/yrPosted today
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This position manages DMDC information technology solutions deployed across DoD and other federal and state agencies. The incumbent leads DoW and VA collaboration projects, oversees a complex IT program portfolio throughout its lifecycle, and aligns program execution with strategic objectives. The role also manages acquisition strategies and funding, develops requirements processes, and coordinates stakeholder engagement across military services, combatant commands, and the Joint Staff.
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Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for program management of DMDC information technology solutions deployed across DoD and other federal/state agencies in support of DHRA and DMDC portfolio of IT systems, applications and services.
Duties
As a PROGRAM MANAGER at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the lead Program Manager for the Department of War (DoW) and Veterans Affairs (VA) collaboration projects, providing interagency business management and IT solutions. Manages the complete lifecycle of a complex IT program portfolio, overseeing program scope, resources (human, financial, acquisition contracts), schedule, quality, performance, and risk. Exercises broad leadership responsibility by interfacing with senior Program Sponsors and other enterprise-level senior planners to ensure the overall success and strategic alignment of the program. Formulates and executes acquisition strategies, manages government and agency acquisition policies, and oversees the distribution of allotted funds, including the tracking of all related contracts and costs. Develops and implements a comprehensive requirements management process, performing gap analysis and identifying solutions to fill gaps between stakeholder requirements and proposed systems. Prepares and implements a program-level stakeholder management plan for a diverse user community, including all military services, combatant commanders, and the Joint Staff, to ensure buy-in and acceptance of program objectives. Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Experience managing complex IT programs and support services for the Department of War (DoW) / Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), including data management solutions that align with the Military Personnel and Benefits mission. One year of specialized experience applying expert knowledge of DoW and Federal policies to identify opportunities to improve IT support for military personnel and benefits programs. Experience coordinating with senior-level stakeholders, such as DoW and VA Program Sponsors and Directorate-level leadership, to communicate, integrate, and ensure the overall success of a program. Experience analyzing and providing solutions that satisfy the requirements of a large user community, including Department of War (DoW), military services, and the Veterans Affairs (VA). Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal laws, regulations, and policies (such as Title 10 and Title 38 U.S.C.) to evaluate the impact of legislative changes as it enables cross-agency data sharing and enhance benefits determination between DoW and the VA. Experience conducting advanced data analysis, data mapping, and business logic evaluation across enterprise systems to support Department of War (DoW) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) interagency initiatives. 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. How You Will Be Evaluated
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100095. To review the status of an application through USAJOBS: 1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
How this job compares
Set against the 11,216 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$144–187K/yr
- Virginia median$127–196K/yr454 salary ranges
- US median$120–204K/yr8,804 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $166K, is 3% above the Virginia median midpoint ($160K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 565 open Program Manager jobs in Virginia and 11,216 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- 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 9,534 postings).
- Education
- 5,038 of the 11,216 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 28, 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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