Business Systems Program Manager

Company: Defense Logistics Agency
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

Telework Eligible Yes Major Duties Serves as a Business Systems Program Manager, an IT Supervisor in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Information Operations J62 Program Executive Office (PEO), J62X System Applications and Products (SAP) Platform responsible for ensuring that the assigned information technology programs meet DoD Acquisition and Business Capabilities Lifecycle requirements by providing program management oversight. The Business Systems Program Manager will be assigned to one of two missions: Distribution Standard System (DSS)/ Warehouse Management System (WMS) Portfolio (J62XD) as the WMS Program Manager, reporting to the Deputy Portfolio Manager delivering and sustaining WMS including Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Central Component (ECC) S/4, etc. across the Major Subordinate Commands of Distribution, Aviation Disposition, etc. Requires 75% or less travelLogistics Cataloging and Data Solutions (LCDS) Portfolio (J62XC) as the Deputy Portfolio Manager, reporting to the Portfolio Manager (PfM), responsible for managing five major program applications and subsystems in support of DoD, DLA, and Federal Agencies: Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS), Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS), Hazardous Material Management System (HMMS) Map Catalog, and the Technical Data Management (TDMT) suite of programs. Occasional travel; 25% or less. Exercises delegated authority in carrying out assigned Portfolio or program functions and services. Provides corporate process management services to include management and oversight of Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS), SAP products and other designated systems. Directs implementation of a specific project segment providing expert guidance on the rapid implementation and development of Enterprise business capability utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) packages in one of two areas: WMS, DSS, DLA Distribution Mapping System (DDMS), Vendor Shipment Module (VSM), Electronic Conveyor System (ECS), etc. Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS), Hazardous Material Management System (HMMS), Map Catalog, and the Technical Data Management (TDMT) suite of programs. Responsible for the performance of the programs and for directing and managing the DLA team currently dedicated to the purpose of designing, developing, testing and integrating business capability requirements into software applications both internal and external to DLA in support of the software lifecycle for the suite of applications within the assigned portfolio. Directs a team of Program managers and Agile team members to closely collaborate with DLA Business Product Owners and strategic partners to refine business capability requirements into software applications and to identify capability gaps that may impact operational missions. Provides functional advice and guidance to DLA HQ, Major Subordinate Commands and Field Activities on policies and proposed courses of action to assure compliance with existing policy, directives, and effectiveness in meeting the Agency's mission. Supports the preparation and delivery of program briefings to all levels of management within DLA, including the Director, as well as senior management officials throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). Duties continued in How You Will be Evaluated Qualification Summary To qualify for Business Systems Program Manager, your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: - Interprets, implements, and enforces IT program policies, procedures, and practices for systems ensuring the company is responsible, accountable, and in compliance with overarching directives and guidance. - Plans, directs, controls, and ensures the integration of enterprise activities for major functional and complex programs. - Leads and manages an organization through subordinate supervisors by providing leadership, direction, and guidance in the coordination and integration of multiple business systems efforts across the agency ensuring effective solution-based performance of the assigned programs are met for the design, build, and testing of those business systems. - Assures industry standard project management methodology is implemented for maximum effectiveness, efficiency and success of assigned IT programs and IT sustainment. - Directs programs to facilitate the effective, efficient, and most productive utilization of resources and successful accomplishment of the agency's primary mission. - Directing the requirements analysis of data and comparable activities which support development of goals and objectives related to high levels of program and project management as supported by the software development lifecycle ( SDLC). - Interpreting functional requirements of program solutions involving the breakdown of functional processes into discrete requirements to be implemented into DLA Platforms and applications. Identifying "gaps" that are further refined into functional requirements, testing and to direct the implementation. - Developing workload assignments to direct the program, recommending changes, and adjustments including revised resource levels and execution strategies. 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.

Keywords: Defense Logistics Agency, Bel Air South , Business Systems Program Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Fort Belvoir, Maryland