IT PROGRAM MANAGER (PLCYPLN) Job

Vacancy No. DHRADMDC-24-12439331-DH Department Defense Human Resources Activity
Salary $88,205.00 to $140,713.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/14/2024 Close Date 6/24/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Seaside, CASan Antonio, TXAlexandria, VA


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for the organization's enterprise Information Technology goals and objectives, metrics methods and concepts used in developing policies and plans, capital planning process and in evaluating the accomplishing Information Technology goals and objectives.

This job is open to

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All U.S. Citizens

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021.

As a IT PROGRAM MANAGER (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  1. Serves as Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud subject matter expert for the organization. Negotiates product functionality enhancements and System Requests (SRs) with Oracle. Participates in the design, development, documentation, testing, and implementation in support of the Defense Civilian Human Reporting System (DCHRMS), which is the integrated system for supporting the DoD-wide civilian human resource (HR) functions (Payroll, Staffing, Entrance on Duty, eOPF, HR Shared Service Delivery, Performance Management, etc.). Prepares plans in accordance with Project Management Principles and makes recommendations for implementation of these activities. Evaluates new requirements against potential HCM Cloud solutions and provides recommendations. Provides recommendations and oversees the DCHRMS system integration and testing with Oracle HCM Cloud, ensuring that solutions effectively meet DCHRMS requirements.
  2. Participates in the preparation of new system requirements or modifications to existing requirements, preparation and/or analysis of functional system change request and the development of functional requirements from a technical perspective, including changes to the current or future system.
  3. Reviews systems change requests submitted by DoD users, Services, and agencies, as well as other non -DoD agencies. Recommends acceptance, revision, or rejection. Reviews the DoD strategic plans, proposals, and requirements from the Components for further risk analysis, enhancement, and modification of DCHRMS. Reviews Component plans and makes recommendation for improvement and adjusts the plans and activities to coordinate these various plans.
  4. Plans and establishes long-range (more than 5 year) IT program goals, objectives, andmeasurement criteria.
  5. Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for component programs and projects impacting the accomplishment of DoD strategic directives, including new interpretations and recommendations for additional policies and interpretive guidance.
  6. Applies IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices in the planning and delivery of services and providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical DMDC Portfolio issues.
  7. Conducts work groups with representatives of the DoD civilian HR community for the purpose of the designing a broad range of future human resource management information systems.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must obtain and maintain Information Assurance certification within six months of assignment of hire date.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • Must obtain and maintain Non-Critical Sensitive Security Clearance
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS -12 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
  • Serve as a project manager overseeing the development of time-phased action plans, project controls, project progression and providing status reports and briefings.
  • Reviews public laws, regulations, and policies that affect Information Technology life-cycle management, strategic planning, Information Technology investment management, and performance management.
  • IT software experience for procedures and techniques to the application of Information to resolve management problems and to improve system performance.
  • IT Business Analyst and synthesizing technical requirements experience
  • Innovation and Change Management experience for supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives. Identifying opportunities for innovation and recommending changes to existing processes.


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 as listed below:
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.
  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Other Notes:
DHRA/DMDC provides flexible work arrangements based on the position requirements, incumbent's suitability and eligibility, as well as the organization's mission needs. This position may be authorized for traditional on-site reporting at the advertised locality with expanded telework (a minimum of two on-site reporting days per pay period); OR remote work within the commuting area.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.


For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Veteran's Documents
  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
Future military retirees and/or Future military separatees: must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND a copy of retirement DD214 [if available]. If DD214 not available, submit a certification document* or a copy of your retirement letter.
*A written document from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certificate is signed. The certification must be on letterhead signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, unit commander or higher headquarters and include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge, character of service, and, if applicable, the date your terminal leave begins. This document is sometimes called a Statement of Service.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12439331.

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The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:

- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).

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Alexandria, VA 22350-110
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Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.