Information Technology Program Manager | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Information Technology Program Manager

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryAs a Supervisory IT Program Manager, you will serve as the Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) Program Director.Location of position: Technology Transformation Services (TTS) Fellowship Office, Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) DivisionWe are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.Overview

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Open & closing dates08/27/2024 to 09/03/2024This job will close when we have received 300 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary$163,964 – $191,900 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 15Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—This position has job functions that must be executed within the Washington DC geographic pay area. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency telework policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – As needed for meetings and training.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential15Job family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberQ2-2024-0092Control number806657900This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis public notice is issued under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice or any other source. About this DHA notice:-Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this DHA.-For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/VideosDutiesAs the Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) Director, you will serve as the senior manager and executive for overall PIF management and all matters pertaining to the Program. You will represent/speak for the PIF Program with senior GSA officials, other top-level executives from public & private industry, other federal agencies, Congressional representatives, public media outlets, as well as other key personnel.The mission of the PIF is to harness technology and create innovative solutions to solve the government’s toughest challenges and improve federal legacy systems. The division’s work identifies innovation opportunities of critical agency and/or national priority. Such work creates meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the public.Major DutiesIT Program Management:

Serves as the Director, PIF Division, and manages and develops the PIF program’s vision, strategic direction, objectives, and goals. Uses dynamic people, marketing, and communication skills to create and establish opportunities for the program with federal agencies focusing on expanding digital transformation and IT modernization across the federal government, including agile, open-source, human-centered design methodologies and responsible adoption and implementation of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence.
Directs efforts to continuously reimagine the PIF Program and differentiate it from other comparable programs in the federal government, developing innovative approaches and alternative solutions to the most difficult strategic problems at the intersection of people, policy, process, and technology within the federal government.
Provides leadership and oversight associated with managing programs and resources, conducting analyses, providing advice, making recommendations, developing policies, and issuing guidance related to PIF activities. Defines programmatic needs and sets the vision and mission, performance goals, and resource (e.g., staffing, equipment, software) needs for the program and its diverse operations.

Supervision and Management:

As the Director, PIF, manages and supervises supervisory and technical staff. Directs work involving high profile IT projects and other highly technical and innovative assignments. Provides technical and administrative direction as well as course setting standards.

Provides Leadership to Teams:

Manages PIF personnel, provides leadership, and mentoring. Fosters the development of the workforce and facilitates cooperation and teamwork. Provides oversight on policy development, program budgets, brand management, communication plans, and implementation of operating procedures, practices, and management controls.

Relationship Management:

Serves as a liaison establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation with program personnel within and outside the agency to convey information regarding program activities, policies, and goals; clarify procedures; and interpret directives as needed.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one-year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation based on the Security Level designation on the assigned Position Description (Tier 2 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this DHA.

QualificationsFor each job on your resume, provide:

the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click .The GS-15 salary range starts at $163,964 per year.If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the federal service.Specialized experience is defined as:

Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders within a digital services or digital consulting organization;
Developing, executing, and measuring short- and long-term program success strategies including developing budget forecasting, leading cost recoverability efforts, and overseeing a budget lifecycle for a program with profit and loss statements;
Setting vision and leading recruitment efforts for an IT modernization and innovation program within a highly-regulated environment that engages multiple enterprise-level customers as well as external industry partners;
Supervising, managing or leading multiple direct reports within an organization and navigating ambiguous, uncertain, or sensitive personnel matters; and
Serving as the voice of an organization/brand, including public speaking engagements.

Also, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies as described below:

Attention to Detail – This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of the latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reading trade journals, participating in professional/technical associations, maintaining credentials, etc.).
Customer Service – This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
Oral Communication – This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
Problem Solving – This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationBargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.Criminal History Inquiries – Not allowed before offer: If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or .Relocation Not Paid: Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.Recruitment/Relocation IncentiveOn a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Management Rights: Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.DiversityGSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.