IT Project Manager, GS-2210-13 MP

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. Major duties: 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: 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.