IT Specialist

• Hiring Agency: Office of Justice Programs
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This job is also being advertised to current and former federal employees who can apply through internal or merit hiring procedures under announcement number JP-26-021.

Key Responsibilities

Seeking IT professionals to serve as a Product Manager for various opportunities such as OJP's ServiceNow portfolio, DOJ's Grants Management System (JustGrants), or OJP's Data Management, Reporting, and Analytics (DMRA) platform.

The duties and responsibilities for a GS- 2210-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Leads development and refinement of enterprise product and service strategies and roadmaps for mission-critical IT systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals and modernization priorities.

Develops and manages complex program and product plans involving interdependent processes, concurrent tasks, limited resources, and competing priorities across the Office of Justice Personnel (OJP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Evaluates product performance, user experience, and operational efficiency to identify opportunities for modernization, improved value delivery, and increased mission impact.

Determines short- and long-range resource needs-including personnel, budget, and technology-and recommends allocation strategies based on workload, fiscal constraints, and strategic priorities. Defines and prioritizes product requirements using user research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise constraints, balancing complex dependencies and resource limitations.

Collaborates with senior executives, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop, measure, monitor, and communicate program and product performance, risks, and constraints. Implements and oversees enterprise risk management processes, identifying, mitigating, monitoring, and tracking risks across the product lifecycle.

Ensures compliance with OJP's System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Enterprise Architecture Framework, and cybersecurity requirements by embedding measurable, actionable elements into program and product planning. Supports enterprise-wide improvement of program and product management services by developing plans, procedures, and methodologies, and leading cross-functional teams.

Provides expert technical guidance and represents OJP in interagency groups related to IT, product management, and government grant-making, advocating for consistent enterprise practices and policies.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.