Summary As an IT Project Manager at NSF, incumbents will provide leadership and oversight for a suite of operationally focused IT programs and services. Providing technical and/or operational expertise, advice, guidance, and recommendations regarding technical IT systems, functions, and processes in their program areas, ensuring compliance with Federal government and NSF policies and standards. This announcement will close on 11/12/2026 , or once 250 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Responsibilities This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to fill multiple Information Technology (IT) Project Manager positions across the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in the following disciplines: IT Development and Analysis, IT Strategy and Planning, and IT Operations and Security. Positions filled during use of this JOA may include positions that may have a higher position risk level designation. Individuals selected for these positions will be required to work and report to the NSF Headquarters building in Alexandria, Virginia. As a IT Project Manager, GS-2210-13 MP, you will perform the following duties: Serves as a technical expert for assigned IT project areas, providing advice, guidance, and recommendations on technical IT systems, functions, and processes to OCIO and NSF leaders. Supports project teams independently or as part of a team on a variety of IT projects and studies and serves as a primary source of state-of-the-art information on Information Technology platforms, products, and services. Applies standard IT frameworks, principles, and concepts, including but not limited to software engineering and development activities, enterprise architecture, best practices, IT systems engineering, information assurance, cybersecurity, test and evaluation processes, and verification and validation processes. Maintains alignment of IT projects with existing IT program functions and with the overall OCIO framework for managing IT requirements, schedule, budget, and reporting mechanisms. Manages project work to ensure effective use of resources. Employs project management techniques to control the completion of numerous complex IT projects simultaneously, requiring careful scheduling and control. Supports analyses of probable future hardware, software, and IT services, with key consideration of customer service principles. Supports program and project-related IT contract activities, ensuring alignment with agency objectives and federal regulations. Supports the development of requirements documents, including work statements and cost estimates, and conducts market research. Supports IT budget formulation and execution by ensuring project alignment with organizational goals and compliance with federal policies and regulations. Participates in cross-functional teams for complex IT projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 2-year trial/1-year probationary period. This position is located at the U.S. National Science Foundation Headquarters Building located in Alexandria, Virginia. Additional Requirements: 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/equivalent. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework. Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements. Selected candidates interested in telework or other workplace flexibility arrangements should discuss available options with the selecting official. Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualification Standards are available at the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210. Specialized Experience for positions at the GS-12 and above: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level in the federal government providing technical support, and/or operational expertise regarding IT services, systems, functions, and processes in one or more of the following IT project management areas: 1) Customer Requirements Development & Analysis, 2) Cost Estimation, 3) System Administration, 4) Network Engineering, 5) Platform Architecture, and/or 6) IT Project Management Examples of Specialized Experience include: Customer Requirements Development & Analysis - document, trace, analyze, and prioritize requirements throughout the end-to-end product development lifecycle. - Ensure that software and product development goals are accomplished. Cost Estimation - Develops independent life-cycle cost estimates, models, and analyses for complex IT investments; identifies cost drivers, forecasts resources, and evaluates affordability and alternatives across the system lifecycle. - Prepares multi-year budget forecasts and baselines; monitors spending and variances; and provides expert, data-driven cost, risk, and investment recommendations to OCIO. leadership. System Administration - Administers, configures, secures, and troubleshoots complex enterprise systems-including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, virtualization, and related infrastructure-while monitoring performance, capacity, and operational health to ensure reliability and compliance. - Diagnoses and resolves multi-layered system issues and supports Microsoft enterprise, cloud, and hybrid-cloud technologies (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, endpoint management), implementing hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration baselines. Network Engineering - Designs, implements, configures, and troubleshoots complex enterprise network environments (LAN/WAN, wireless, data center, cloud), including advanced routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, IPv4/IPv6) and supporting secure, resilient architectures. - Resolves complex performance, availability, and security issues across routing, switching, firewalls, circuits, and dependencies; leads or supports network modernization, refresh, migration, telecommunications, and cloud-connectivity initiatives. Platform Architecture, and/or - supporting the design of software or technology platforms - defining, organizing, and managing applications and services. IT Project Management -Supports planning, execution, and delivery of complex, enterprise-wide IT projects, managing schedules, scope, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder coordination. - Assists with the oversight of modernization and infrastructure initiatives, managing budgets, vendors, contracts, and technical challenges to ensure timely, cost-effective, and technically sound IT solutions. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veterans' Preference If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference), DD-214, and official documentation of a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the U.S. National Science Foundation.
