Director for ITS Portfolio Management Office, NB-2210-VII

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement: Competency Requirement: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the required competencies listed below and must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for each by grade level.

For more information, see Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4) 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. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4) Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3) Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4) Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4) 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. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 3) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4) Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4) Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. (Minimum Proficiency Level: 4) In addition to the above IT-related competencies: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VI band level or GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Leading or coordinating the planning, prioritization, and oversight of IT investments or a portfolio of IT projects or programs; AND Managing financial or acquisition activities that support IT investments, projects or services; AND Leading and developing staff responsible for IT programs or business operations. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service.

One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will: Establish and lead the enterprise IT portfolio management function, providing centralized oversight of technology investments, projects, programs, and strategic initiatives. Establish and manage a centralized intake process for new technology initiatives, enhancement requests, and investment proposals. Establish enterprise-wide standards for IT project governance, status reporting, risk management, issue escalation, and project performance measurement.

• Lead IT financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial performance reporting in coordination with Finance.
• Establish centralized oversight of IT contracts, technology acquisitions, vendor commitments, and procurement coordination.
• Establish consistent IT project management methodologies, tools, templates, and governance requirements.
• Establish portfolio-level visibility into technology resource capacity, demand, and project staffing commitments.

Lead, motivate, and develop a staff of employees. Provide senior level advice and counsel on work and administrative matters