Supervisory IT Program Manager

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified. 

Basic Requirements: 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.

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Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:

1. Experience providing authoritative and expert advice, consultation, guidance and assistance to senior management officials about the implementation and management of IT projects and/or programs.
2. Experience serving as a senior level liaison providing leadership, authoritative advice and consultation, support and problem/crisis resolution pertaining to Bureau/Office IT projects and initiatives.
3. Experience evaluating and accessing new IT technologies to determine possible issues, problems, impacts, and solutions for a project or program(s).
4. Experience developing partnerships and making recommendations to support the strategic plans, goals, objectives, and business processes of a project or program throughout an agency.

You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs):

1. Knowledge, skill and ability to supervise, provide expert technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation.
2. Skill in analyzing and evaluating program management, policies, regulations, goals and objectives.
3. Ability to create, interpret and implement programs, policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge and experience developing procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of program management processes.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.