Supervisory Software Project Manager

Supervisory IT Project Managers specializing in Software perform the following functions: Lead software development projects from planning through delivery by organizing tasks, timelines, and resources, building workable schedules, breaking down work, tracking progress, identifying risks, and keeping leadership informed.

Design, build, and maintain software applications by translating customer needs into technical requirements, managing major components through their lifecycle, and supporting updates and integrations.

Assign work based on skills and priorities while providing training, feedback, and guidance on both technical and administrative tasks to support staff development. Ensure software meets quality standards and functional requirements by applying QA/QC practices, validating functionality, and resolving defects through repeatable processes.

Communicate goals, progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leaders and partners, delivering clear presentations that translate technical topics into accessible information.

Qualification requirements include meeting minimum proficiency levels for required competencies and demonstrating one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, i.e. GS-13, in the Federal Service. Competencies Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

(Advanced-level proficiency or higher).

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.

(Advanced-level proficiency or higher). 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. (Intermediate-level proficiency or higher).

Information Management - identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. (Advanced-level proficiency or higher).

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.

(Advanced-level proficiency or higher).

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.

(Intermediate-level proficiency or higher). Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. (Advanced-level proficiency or higher).

Teamwork - encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. (Advanced-level proficiency or higher).

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. (Advanced-level proficiency or higher).

Specialized Experience Specialized experience serves as evidence that an applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies required for successful performance in the position.

For this position, specialized experience is defined as one year of experience performing the following: Demonstrated experience leading Agile application development projects including setting technical direction, reviewing development work, and ensuring successful software delivery, while providing ongoing mentoring to junior developers to strengthen skills and ensure code quality.