Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Pentagon, Arlington VA is searching for a E Human Resources IT Portfolio Manager to support S1A (NH-2210-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).
Description:
Are you a visionary IT leader ready to shape the digital foundation of the U.S. Space Force? We are seeking a senior Human Resources Information Technology Portfolio Manager to serve as the strategic bridge between business needs and IT solutions within our Personnel Analysis and Systems Directorate (S1A). In this high-impact role, you will manage the Space Force HR Management IT portfolio, aligning enterprise-level capabilities with business transformation goals. You will act as the primary point of contact for policy owners and program managers, tracking implementation progress and overseeing IT investments undergoing development.
Ideal Candidate:
A highly strategic and analytical IT professional with authoritative expertise in portfolio management and enterprise architecture. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader capable of aligning complex IT system plans with broad business transformation goals. They must possess excellent communication and consensus-building skills to navigate matrixed environments and coordinate with system program managers, compliance SMEs, and senior DAF/Space Force leadership. This individual is a decisive problem-solver who can translate technical compliance and investment regulations into actionable, efficient governance processes. Extensive experience in Defense Business System portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and the implementation lifecycle of custom software and COTS systems. Proven background in conducting business case analysis (BCA) and evaluating project proposals against financial and non-financial factors. Comprehensive knowledge of federal IT capital planning, investment controls, and laws/regulations (such as the Clinger-Cohen Act, Privacy Act, PRA, and FISMA). Familiarity with the DoW, DAF, and Space Force organizational structure is highly desired. Must be able to obtain Information Assurance (IA) Management Level II certification within six months of assignment.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of application of laws, policies, regulations, and practices related to IT capital planning and investment controls for business systems.
2. Knowledge and experience with strategic planning methods, concepts, strategy alignment and performance management as they relate to IT service delivery.
3. Knowledge and experience in information technology portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and implementation lifecycle of custom software systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. 4. Knowledge and experience with conducting business case analysis and evaluating project proposals against financial and non-financial factors
5. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoW, DAF, Space Force, SF/S1 and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the planning and requirements process and information management capabilities.
6. Abilility to plan, organize, and direct the functions of matrix staff in critical aspects of development, production, and system investment decision-making and to coordinate various aspects of planning and requirements such as enterprise architecture, IT portfolio management, financial management, and contracting.
7. Knowledge of Federal regulations which apply to information technology and information services management such as the Clinger-Cohen Act; the Privacy Act; the Paperwork Reduction Act; the Federal Information Security Management Act; and Section 2222 of Title 10, United States Code.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- PCS and Incentives funding is available.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
- Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment (IA Management Level II). This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoWM 8140.03,
- the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
Qualifications
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Required Documents
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.