Project Manager

Summary As a Project Manager with a Federal government agency, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance program performance, strengthen accountability, and drive operational efficiency. Using data-driven analysis and strategic planning, you will help translate agency goals into measurable outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to share best practices, build organizational capability, and deliver results that improve government operations and service to the public. Learn more about this agency Duties For a Project Manager (Management and Program Analyst), specific duties vary by hiring agency. Examples may include: Manage projects from initiation through closeout, defining scope, schedules, and deliverables to achieve mission-aligned results using Agile or Lean Six Sigma methods. Analyze and redesign workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance service delivery through tools such as process mapping, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control), and control charts. Evaluate organizational operations using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Develop performance metrics and dashboards to measure results and recommend improvements. Collect, analyze, and interpret data using tools like Microsoft Power BI to inform leadership decisions and monitor key performance indicators. Create data visualizations using tools like Microsoft Power BI to convey results, display trends, and monitor key performance indicators. Support change management efforts by coordinating communication, training, and stakeholder input to ensure smooth adoption of new systems or policies. Identify opportunities to streamline operations, institutionalize best practices, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and ongoing improvement. Requirements Conditions of employment This is a shared cross-government announcement open to agencies throughout Federal government. If you are invited to interview or offered a job, be sure to get clarification from the particular hiring agency about the duty location and other conditions of employment. Specific requirements vary by hiring agency and include: Current civil service employees selected will be given new appointments to the civil service and subject to a new probationary period; however, benefits, time served, and other Federal entitlements may remain the same. May be covered by a bargaining unit. May qualify for bonuses, incentives, and/or reimbursement of relocation expenses, in accordance with hiring agency policy. May require financial disclosure filing upon appointment and annually. May require a pre-employment drug test and/or random drug testing during the period of employment. Must be a U.S. citizen or national. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Per Public Law 104-134, all Federal employees are required to have Federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Promotion potential varies by hiring agency. Some positions may have promotion potential to higher grade levels. Security clearance varies by hiring agency. Must be able to pass a background investigation and/or obtain and hold a security clearance, as determined by the hiring agency. Selective service registration is required, as applicable. Travel varies by hiring agency. Qualifications This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/08/2026. Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: To be considered for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the following project management experience (Failure to meet the selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration): Leading cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, demonstrating the ability to strategically align initiatives with mission objectives, anticipate and mitigate risks, influence decision-making, and deliver measurable results. Your resume must include relevant project management experience that reflects this selective placement factor. AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the specialized experience for the grade level to which you are applying. Specialized Experience: Must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (or comparable level of experience from outside the Federal service) performing ALL of the following duties: Managing change management activities such as developing communications and training materials, coordinating stakeholder feedback, and/or monitoring readiness metrics to ensure smooth adoption of new business processes; and Participating in business process reengineering initiatives such as mapping workflows, analyzing operational data, managing expenses, and/or making recommendations to improve efficiency; and Coordinating project team tasks such as monitoring deliverables, mentoring peers to promote collaboration, and/or aligning project objectives with organizational goals. Your resume must include how you meet each specialized experience statement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. If your resume does not support your application questionnaire response(s), we will not allow credit for your response(s). A full-time year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Agencies across Federal government may hire from this cross-government announcement. Agencies with non-General Schedule (non-GS) pay plans or bands may hire from this announcement when the vacancy they are filling is equivalent to the GS grade advertised. The hiring agency's servicing HR office must verify grade-equivalency alignment with the advertised GS grade. Selections from this announcement must be for the GS grade (or equivalent pay plan or band) included in the announcement. Current civil service employees selected will be given new appointments to the civil service and subject to a new probationary period; however, benefits, time served, and other Federal entitlements may remain the same. Final duty location and pay will be determined by the hiring agency. The salary range posted in this announcement is an approximation and subject to locality adjustment. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be available, depending on the hiring agency's policy. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, non-career SES, or Presidential appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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 Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire 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 Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire 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. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.