Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens

As a IT Project Manager, GS-2210-14, your typical work assignments may include but are not limited to the following:
1. Serves as IT Project Manager for Data Systems.
2. Responsible for scoping, implementing, and managing the set of projects and systems that implement the EOP's data archive program, in adherence with both the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and Federal Records Act (FRA) requirements to capture all EOP records data, inclusive of both unclassified and classified data.
3. Performs technical project management in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, relying on building of strategic relationships across organizational boundaries to achieve project objectives and knowledge transfer; identifying and resolving data archival challenges; and communicating project needs and milestones with senior leaders.
4. Develops and executes multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with organizational strategic objectives. Conducts periodic technology assessments and provides executive-level recommendations for adoption based on mission requirements, security constraints, and cost-benefit analysis.
5. Manages the work of contracted teams as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), monitoring vendor performance, budget oversight, and contract deliverable quality assurance. Facilitates collaborative relationships among contractors, technology vendors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate complex project activities and resolve technical issues.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TSI/SCI security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security+ CE certification.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
You must have one full year (52 weeks) of IT-related experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service or private sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as performing at least three (3) of the following five (5) functions:

1. Managing enterprise-level IT projects or programs involving the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of complex data management and/or business systems with multiple external dependencies.
2. Applying an advanced knowledge of data and data systems architecture to the management of software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities to drive system enhancement and expansion
3. Identifying emerging technology industry trends and performing impact analysis against the existing technology portfolio including opportunities for modernization and process improvements in line with advancements in the field.
4. Developing and managing acquisition, contract, and budget planning activities related to system implementation, modernization, integration, maintenance.
5. Applying data management principles and practices, including data governance, modeling/mapping, storage, metadata management, security, and integrity.

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In addition to the specialized experience, 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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

***This position is in the Excepted Service, as such Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Note: If you upload more than one resume, the last resume received will be the one utilized for consideration. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

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