Project Manager (dag Lead)

About the role

DCSA is seeking a DAG Lead to serve as the principal advisor translating executive vision into concrete actions and ensuring enterprise-wide alignment. This role requires a proactive, independent leader who applies legal and regulatory principles to manage cross-agency initiatives, lead crisis response, develop agency-wide policy, and prepare senior leadership for high-level engagements. Apply to join a high-visibility team providing strategic support and legally sound analysis. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 06/15/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for the GG-14 position includes: - Ability to interpret and articulate Executive Orders, federal statutes, and DoD directives as applied to agency operations and policy; skill in researching laws, codes, and regulatory authorities to inform policy development in coordination with OGC. - Advanced knowledge related to crisis management, rapid coordination, and decision-making under pressure; ability to respond positively and lead effectively during rapidly evolving circumstances. - Advanced knowledge related to organizing, conducting, and managing complex studies and analyses, interpreting data, summarizing results, and making authoritative recommendations to executive leadership. - Advanced knowledge of management, executive, and organizational principles and practices including process improvement and conflict resolution. - Ability to interface with personnel from all levels of DCSA leadership, including the Director and COO, as well as congressional staff, interagency partners, and senior industry representatives. - Skills in oral and written communications to prepare, present, and explain complex information, recommendations, and findings to executive leadership and senior interagency audiences. - Skill in leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, including complex agency-wide planning, analysis, management actions and transformation initiatives. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Advisor and/or Consultant: Collaboration and synergy with a multiplicity of military, federal, state, and private sector entities; diverse complex missions and functions falling within the operational purview of responsibilities that require significant expertise to accomplish; address and resolve issues that cross organizational lines and that require extensive senior level coordination within and outside of the Agency. Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

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