IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN)

Department of Defense

Battle Creek, Michigan; Whitehall, Ohio; Wrig... Full-time $106,437 – $158,322 Closes Jun 22, 2026

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 – $138,370 Columbus, OH: $111,065- $144,386 Dayton, OH: $110,401- $143,523 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785- $158,322 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785- $158,322 Ogden, UT: $106,437 – $138,370 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284- $152,471 Richmond, VA: $111,183- $144,54

Duties

  • Interprets complex policies and applies them to specific program objectives to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals for operational technologies including security and fire protection systems.
  • Maintains communication and situational awareness of project scope, integrated project schedules, resource requirements, and status with all stakeholders.
  • Monitors and tracks projects and system defects using Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) tool.
  • Evaluates the status and progress of work accomplished in terms of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in achieving objectives.
  • Develops and/or employs tools and methods to track progress throughout the life cycle of the project.
  • Represents the agency at meetings and conferences involving senior level personnel throughout Department of War (DoW), other government agencies and private industry.
  • Provides support in achieving DLA audit readiness goals and objectives to include direct support to audit readiness teams through the completion of specific tasks and deliverables.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Decision Making Reading Comprehension Reasoning Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Required Documents

  • To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package.
  • Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
  • If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
  • The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
  • Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
  • The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
  • We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
  • Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible.
  • Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
  • We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
  • Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying.
  • Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
  • If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position.
  • To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position.
  • ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
  • Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility.
  • If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
  • To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; PPP Self Certification Checklist; Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable).
  • These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying.
  • NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months).
  • Selected PPP MSP applicants will need to certify they have not accepted nor declined another offer of permanent, Federal employment (to include NAF and the military exchange services) since relocating to the military sponsor's current duty station.
  • Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility.
  • If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
  • Information and required documentation for claiming RGP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.
  • To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

About this role

The IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN) position with the Department of Defense is based in Battle Creek, Michigan. See below for important information regarding this job. The role pays $106,437 to $158,322 per year.

Day to day, the work involves interprets complex policies and applies them to specific program objectives to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals for operational technologies including security and fire protection systems. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this IT Project Manager (PLCYPLN) position with the Department of Defense in Battle Creek, Michigan, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $106,437 to $158,322 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 22, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Defense
Job Type Full-time
Location Battle Creek, Michigan; Whitehall, Ohio; Wrig...
Salary $106,437 – $158,322
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 22, 2026
Posted Jun 15, 2026
Source ID DLAJ6-26-12985901-MP
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