Duties
The Policy and Resource Management Division provides support to the Associate Director for Technology Services and the Chief of Staff in providing oversight and management for the administrative functions of the judiciary's national information technology (IT) program. The incumbent is a senior position in DTS and serves as the primary advisory resource to the Judicial Conference Committee on Information Technology, the IT Advisory Council, and supervising the three branch chiefs (Resource Management, Vendor Management, and Communications). The Division's work includes managing budget formulation, execution, and reporting activities associated with the Judiciary Information Technology Fund; managing IT acquisition support within DTS; and managing the department's marketing and communications tools.
1. Managing the day-to-day operations of the Division, and supervising the three branches chiefs as directed (Resource Management, Vendor Management, and Communications).
2. Setting goals, planning and implementing programs to achieve those goals. Accomplishing work through delegation, mentoring and coaching staff, aligning duties with staff strengths, supporting a team environment and fostering respect among team members. Inspiring and creating a positive work environment where employees are motivated to do their best to promote the organizational mission and goals.
3. Conducting in-depth research and participating in studies and other assessments involving complex issues related to the management of the Judiciary's IT program and conveying complex ideas, findings, alternatives, and recommendations clearly and effectively.
4. Assisting in the development of policies affecting the Judiciary's national IT program for consideration by the Judicial Conference of the United States and other Judicial Branch authorities.
5. Providing staff support to Judicial Conference committees and advisory groups within assigned area of responsibility.
6. Serving as a chair of regular IT investment planning sessions, maintains productive interactions with stakeholders, reports on investment process, and periodically analyzes IT projects for alignment with strategic planning objectives.
7. Serving as a chair of regular IT acquisition planning sessions, maintains productive interactions with stakeholders, reports on acquisition process, and periodically analyzes IT projects for alignment with strategic planning objectives.
8. Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program spending and operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
9. Providing assistance in developing the annual update to the Long Range Plan for Information Technology in the Federal Judiciary.
10. Working in close collaboration with the DTS Chief of Staff on AO intra-agency operations, planning, initiatives, communication, cooperation, strategic planning, and providing reports in support of the Judiciary's IT program.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/.
- All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
- 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.
- 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 is demonstrated experience directly related to the analysis and improvement of complex IT-related programs.
Education
This position does not require education to qualify.
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.
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.
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 01/23/2025 to receive consideration.
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- 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/12657584
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.