Senior IT Specialist (Project Manager)

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience planning, directing, and managing large-scale, multi-million dollar, multi-year information technology (IT) projects or programs; providing oversight of contract cost, schedule, staffing, and technical performance; developing and implementing IT policies, standards, and procedures; conducting technical evaluations of IT infrastructure and enterprise solutions; leading or chairing source evaluation panels and participating in federal IT acquisition and contract management; and communicating complex technical or policy issues to senior management and stakeholders.

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Experience Managing Large-Scale, Complex IT Projects Technical Knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Enterprise Solutions Experience with Federal IT Acquisition and Contract Management Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, and Change Management Communication and Leadership Skills A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume.

Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior IT Specialist (Project Manager) for the Division of Data, AI, Technology and Applications (DATA), Mission Systems Branch (MSB) Such duties include but are not limited to: Design, develop, and manage a coordination process whereby agency customers, at both the staff and management levels are involved and kept current on the status of assigned projects.

Provide oversight, strategic support and continuity to information technology projects to ensure proper transfer of strategic plans and concepts to the operational level. Plans, directs, manages, coordinates, reviews, and monitors large-scale IT projects and programs. Determines or recommends project scope, organizational structure, and resource allocation. Serves as a senior technical authority and consultant on urgent project and program requirements, workload priorities, and technology initiatives.

• Develops policies, standards, and guidelines related to agency architecture and technology programs.
• Manages contract cost, schedule, staffing, and technical performance for IT projects.
• Leads business process improvement efforts to enhance organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Oversees agency communications and information-sharing activities regarding OCIO services.

Develops statements of work and manages complex IT procurements, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, specifications, and evaluation criteria. Chairs source evaluation panels and participates in negotiating major IT contracts. Provides technical leadership in areas such as IT infrastructure, telecommunications, networks, operating systems, platforms, applications, and support services.

Represents the organization on significant technical and policy matters and builds consensus among stakeholders. Evaluates emerging technologies and provides recommendations to management. Oversees execution of IT contracts and task orders through direct management and coordination with task managers. Ensures customers and leadership are informed of project status, risks, and progress through coordination, reporting, and briefings.

Provides strategic oversight to ensure successful implementation of agency technology initiatives.