IT PROGRAM MANAGER (Public Notice Flyer) Job in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Vacancy No. I-2025-0017 Department Office of the Chief Information Officer
Salary $124,531.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/13/2025 Close Date 1/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)


Summary

As an IT Program Manager you will manage information technology projects to provide a unique service or product.

Location of Position:  Office of GSA IT-Office of Corporate IT Services (IDC).  This is Virtual/Remote position.  Duty location will be determined upon selection.  

This is a TERM appointment for 2 years, appointment may be extended for 2 more years (up to 4 years total).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp This is a TERM appointment for 2 years, appointment may be extended for 2 more years (up to 4 years total).

Duties

We are currently filling only one vacancy, but 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.

The Office of Corporate Information Technology Services (IDC) provides enterprise solutions for GSA’s Corporate IT systems portfolio, and advises GSA’s Service and Staff Offices on IT tools that support and enhance GSA’s enterprise functions. The Office of Corporate IT Services focuses on the delivery of innovative IT platforms, services, and solutions for the GSA IT enterprise.

As an IT Program Manager you will be responsible for the following duties:

  • The employee is responsible for managing or overseeing a variety of duties related to the implementation of long-term IT projects including: Identifying agency needs and requirements; Analyzing systems requirements and environments; Conducting or leading lower graded employers in the completion of in-depth analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, and other research projects; Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures; Identifying standards and requirements for infrastructure configuration or enterprise architecture change management; Ensuring appropriate product related training and documentation are developed and made available to customers.
  • Project areas include any of the following: broad IT solutions projects; enterprise architecture and IT structural framework design and modification; IT security policies, procedures, software, or hardware modifications to ensure data and network security; systems analysis projects designed modernize current systems; state-of-the-art network services and products implementations and upgrades; overhauls of data management and data storage methods; IT policy updates and/or overhauls in response to government-wide mandates; and customer support system improvements. Many projects involve state-of-the-art technologies for which no policy or technical guidance exists.
  • The IT Program Manager ensures multi-phase, long-term projects are coordinated and integrated throughout GSA to ensure interoperability and system integrity. Projects may represent one-time, multi-year activities or an ongoing responsibility for IT related programs or projects for a large organization. Projects represent significant financial and resource costs to the agency. The employee may draft agency-wide policy guidance in response to government mandates or significant technological changes.

THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.

NOTE: Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
  • You must apply on-line via the GSA website.
  • Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

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 (Tier 4 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.

Qualifications

For 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 here.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $124,531.00 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-13 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below:

IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant investigates and evaluates “state of the art” technology of the industry.
  • Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant confers with users to evaluate the effectiveness of, or identify the need for, computer programs or management systems.
  • Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant persuades others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints.
  • Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant identifies and accommodates technology and resource constraints.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is experience in establishing enterprise architecture, designing and managing Information Technology (IT) programs for Human Resources (HR) and Payroll systems. Experience must include: IT architecture and integration to HR and Payroll IT systems that respond to business requirements, end-user needs, and incorporate goals and mission.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.

NOTE: Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit and will be determined after a selection is made.

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 visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation Not Paid: Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:  On 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.

All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Temporary Position: For information on temporary and term appointments go to USAJOBS Help Center - Appointments.

Diversity: GSA 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.

Benefits

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.

You will have access to many benefits including:

  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) 
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year 
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) 
  • Flexible work schedules 
  • Transit and child care subsidies 
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development

Note -TERM appointment: 

• Ineligible for life insurance and retirement but covered under social security (FICA).
• Eligible for health benefits if employees are anticipated to work at least 130 hours per month for three consecutive months.
• Earns annual and sick leave when working a full- or part-time work schedule and the appointment is for at least 90 days or more.

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.

Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Applications will not be rated or ranked. Veterans’ Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures.

You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired. 

ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found “well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 51% or more of the competencies/KSA’s listed below (i.e. 3 out of 5, or 4 out of 6, or 5 out of 8, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA'S):

  1. Mastery of and skill in applying advanced IT concepts, principles, methods, industry standards and practices to develop and interpret policies and provide expert technical advice and guidance on critical IT issues, and to apply new developments to special projects.
  2. IT knowledge and skill, program management at this level requires specialized project management skills and abilities in the areas of business process reengineering; capital planning and investment analysis; cost-benefit analysis; various contracting and procurement methods and techniques; life cycle logistics; leadership; financial and risk management; quality assurance; and requirements analysis.
  3. Mastery of multiple IT specialties and their interrelationships and skill in applying this knowledge to the agency's IT architecture, new IT developments and applications, and emerging technologies and their applications to business processes.
  4. Mastery of and skill in applying IT systems management methods, including enterprise architecture and design to support performance monitoring; IT architecture and protocols of GSA and serviced organizations to plan projects and integrate and enhance highly efficient IT systems that respond to business requirements, end user needs, and incorporate GSA's goals and mission.
  5. Mastery of the mission, business, financial resources, and technical requirements of serviced organizations, and of new and innovative customer support methods and technologies to develop plans and projects to improve customer satisfaction.
  6. Knowledge of agency and Federal acquisition management policies, procedures, regulations, and contracting methods to evaluate contractor proposals and monitor contract performance.

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Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.  

Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

If you are ICTAP/CTAPeligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

How to Apply

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application.  For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. 

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

  • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
  • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
  • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.  If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
  • Note:  Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). 


Need Assistance? 

  • Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
  • Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. 

Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Agency contact information

Toynia Small
Phone
404-987-7187
TDD
800-877-8339
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
toynia.small@gssa.gov
Address
GSA, Office of GSA IT
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Learn more about this agency

Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

  1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
  2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.  
  3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
  4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
  5. FINAL COMMUNICATION:  Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!


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