IT PROJECT MANAGER

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 As a IT PROJECT MANAGER at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as Information Technology (IT) Project Manager (PM), center of expertise, lead government Point of Contact (POC), and Technical Representative for key IT projects.

Identifies and implements opportunities for improving project management efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for implementing best practices to bring about the successful completion of JS specific Information Technology related project goals and objectives for assigned projects.

Ensure no changes to approved project schedules absent prior Government coordination and approval. Represents leadership to the JS, OSD, and external agencies.

Work with external agencies, services, and organizations, both government and commercial sector, to ensure the JS remains current with the state of commercial business technology practices while integrating the JS's IT requirements within DoD as well as Enterprise standards

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Overseeing and ensuring the achievement of all project goals and objectives while honoring the project constraints, which include project scope, time and budget Implementing best practices to bring about the successful completion of Information Technology related project goals and objectives for assigned projects; Guiding contracted enterprise solution efforts, including Technical Oversight, Schedule Management, Customer Coordination, reporting, and post-delivery assessment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

For all positions 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. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.