IT Project Manager (SYSANALYSIS)

About this role

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is hiring an IT Project Manager in the systems analysis series at the GS-2210/12 level, with openings in Indianapolis, Cleveland, Rome, and Whitehall. In this role you will plan and lead IT projects that keep the systems behind military pay and defense finance running reliably, coordinating developers, analysts, and stakeholders from requirements through delivery. It is a strong fit for an experienced IT professional who wants federal service and the stability that comes with it. The announcement is open through November 9, 2026, so apply promptly.

This listing sits in our IT & Software Jobs section and was posted on November 06, 2026. The role is based on site in Indianapolis, IN; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH, United States, so it suits candidates within commuting distance. On this page you will find the responsibilities, the requirements the employer is screening for, the benefits on offer, and a step-by-step route to submit your application.

Job snapshot

What you will do day to day

While every employer organises the work slightly differently, the core of this IT Project Manager (SYSANALYSIS) role at Defense Finance and Accounting Service covers the following:

• Plan, lead, and track IT projects in the systems analysis area from requirements to delivery
• Coordinate developers, analysts, and business stakeholders across project phases
• Define project scope, schedules, and deliverables and keep them on track
• Identify risks early and recommend practical solutions
• Review systems analysis products for quality and completeness
• Report project status clearly to management and partner organisations

What you will need

• Specialised experience at the GS-12 level in IT project management or systems analysis (see the USAJOBS announcement for the exact standard)
• Experience leading IT projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong planning, organisation, and written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for federal employment
• Ability to work on-site at Indianapolis, Rome, Cleveland, or Whitehall

This role suits a candidate who enjoys problem-solving, keeps their technical skills current, and can explain technical decisions to non-technical colleagues.

Pay and benefits

Defense Finance and Accounting Service has not published a fixed salary range in this listing, which is common for roles where pay is set by experience, grade, or location. Check the source listing for the current pay details, and compare the benefits below when judging the overall package.

Benefits listed by the employer

• Federal benefits package including health cover, retirement, and Thrift Savings Plan
• Paid annual and sick leave plus federal holidays
• Stable federal career with structured grade progression
• Work supporting military pay and defense finance systems
• Open through November 9, 2026

How to apply

1. Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
2. Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
3. Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the source listing (USAJOBS), where the original posting is linked — always confirm the role, pay and deadline there before applying.
4. Complete every field of the application on the source listing and double-check your contact details before submitting.
5. Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.

Tips to strengthen your application

• Mirror the exact tools and languages from the requirements in your résumé — screening is often automated.
• Link to a portfolio, GitHub, or project write-up that proves the skills you claim.
• Prepare for a technical screen by practising the core topics named in the listing.
• Quantify past work (systems scaled, tickets resolved, uptime improved) wherever you can.

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