Supervisory Information Technology Manager Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 26-DSO-13027037 Department Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Salary $169,292.00 to $209,600.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/5/2026 Close Date 8/19/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Supervisory Information Technology Manager

Judicial Branch
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Defender Service Office (DSO)

Summary

The Supervisory Information Technology Program Manager provides leadership and accountability for the Defender Services' national IT management, governance, and oversight processes in coordination with the judiciary's Chief Information Officer.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to the public.

Duties

The Defender Service Office (DSO) ensures the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, the Criminal Justice Act, and other statutory authorities is enforced on behalf of those who cannot afford to retain counsel and other defense services. DSO also provides strategic planning, policy development, operational planning and implementation, and oversight of defender services information technology.

The incumbent of this position serves as a senior expert and technical authority leading and advising on new policies and standards. This includes communication with diverse stakeholder groups and policy makers. The incumbent provides executive leadership and strategic direction.


The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
  1. Leading the development and execution of the defender services program IT strategy.
  1. Developing, recommending, and coordinating IT policies that support effective use of resources, in consultation with the agency's CIO, DSO, and IT experts within other departments.
  1. Advising the judiciary on IT standards development as the Defender Services representative.
  1. Establishing local federal defender office IT standards.
  1. Advising the DSO Chief and relevant programmatic bodies on IT matters.
  2. Providing IT support and advice to the Committee on Defender Services, as well as program reviews for DSO.
  3. Managing budget formulation and reporting activities associated with Defenders Services IT.
  4. Supervising the DSO's IT Security Officer and overseeing the operations of the National IT Operations and Applications Development Branch.
  5. Providing coaching, recruitment, and retention strategies to maintain effective IT staffng levels across National IT Operations and Applications Development and Federal Defender Offices.
  6. Coordinating with DSO's Data Management Division on data governance and requests.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
  2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
  3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
  4. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  5. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
  6. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
  7. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:

1. Managing enterprise IT operations.
2. Supervising IT personnel and overseeing network and systems administration.
3. Implementing cybersecurity policies and leading technology projects supporting organizational objectives.

Desired not required:
At least 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years of executive management experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Graduate degree preferred.

Additional information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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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 documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.

You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:

  • Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
  • Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
  • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
  • Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

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.

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 08/19/2026 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.
  • Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027037

Agency contact information

Bassin Njie
Phone
(202) 502-2202
Email
bassin_njie@ao.uscourts.gov
Address
Defender Services Office
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US

Next steps

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

The Administrative Office (AO) of the United States Courts supports, through excellence and innovation, the constitutional and statutory mission of the federal judiciary to provide equal justice under the law as an independent and equal branch of government.

The AO, an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the Federal courts.

AO positions are classified and paid under a broad-banded system with the exception of positions in the AO Executive Service. Salary is commensurate with experience. Most AO employees are eligible for full federal and judiciary benefits.

The AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants in our support of the third branch of government. We take pride in serving the judicial branch and supporting its mission to provide equal justice under law.

Agency contact information

Bassin Njie
Phone
(202) 502-2202
Email
bassin_njie@ao.uscourts.gov
Address
Defender Services Office
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US

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