As an IT Program 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 10/19/2026 or once 250 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to fill multiple IT Program Manager positions across the Office of the Chief Information Officer 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 are designated supervisory duties of less than 25% and may have a higher position risk level designation. Individuals selected for these positions will be required to report to the NSF Headquarters building in Alexandria, Virginia.
As a IT Program Manager, GS-2210-14 MP, you will perform the following duties in the area assigned: Provides technical and operational expertise for assigned IT program areas, providing advice, guidance, and recommendations regarding technical IT systems, functions, tools, and processes across the NSF to OCIO and NSF leaders.
Serves as Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a variety of IT projects and/or portfolios, develops and oversees execution of project plans, milestones, requirements, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, develops and maintains annual and multi-year IT financial plans, coordinates the efforts of the project teams, verifies cost projections, validates requirements, and ensures solutions meet user, mission, and compliance expectations, conducts risk identification, mitigation, and escalation as needed, and serves as a primary source of state-of-the-art information in unified communications platforms, products, and services.
Manages IT projects that align with the overall organizational IT requirements, schedule, budget, and reporting mechanisms, and comply with federal high-quality IT standards. Supports program and project-related IT contract activities, including pre-planning, acquisition strategy, market research, cost estimating, evaluation of technical proposals, contract execution, and closeout.
Builds and maintains strong relationships and strategic partnerships with OCIO staff and IT partners; develops influential relationships with key stakeholders. Serves as a senior strategic advisor on technology integration and enterprise IT planning.
Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
This position is with National Science Foundation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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