IT Project Manager (APPSW) - Technology Transformation Service

Summary

This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information Technology Specialist positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority”. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice.

Duties

Key facts about this DHA notice

TTS is seeking to fill multiple TERM appointments at the GS-15 level.This is a virtual/remote position.Duty station to be determined upon selection.Salary to be determined upon selection, depending on duty location.GS-12:Any selections made will be contacted by Human Resources.

You must perform the following Major Duties utilizing expert level skill, mastery knowledge and significant IT experience:

GS-15

Applications Software Engineering and Development

Engages with customer agencies to perform needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business processes, solutions, practices, products, services or strategies based on user needs.Consults with agency partners to refine functional requirements and translate functional requirements into user stories and technical specifications.Develops user-centered requirements, specifications, and/or user stories for systems that meet business requirements and advises on the merits of proposed IT systems development projects.Serves as a recognized and respected authority on a diverse range of highly technical software issues.

IT Project/Cross-Functional Leadership

Reviews projects for technical feasibility and adherence with the organization's mission objectives and provides recommendations to management prior to commencement of IT projects.Determines project objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.Applies human-centered design techniques to drive IT project decisions to ensure the right IT product is being developed.Leads cross functional teams to develop innovative IT services.Plans, develops, and executes highly complex and intricate IT projects that transform the manner in which government leverages technology to serve the public.Determines the size, skills, and roles necessary for a project team to deliver a product and identifies appropriate team members.Engages leadership in the design, development and deployment of IT solutions leveraging current and emergent IT technologies and best practices.Implements and/or introduces the use of new IT technologies or tools within government agencies.

Relationship Management

Works closely with customer agencies in a leadership role and navigates and works through conflicting priorities from stakeholders.Provides agency partners accurate, expert, and authoritative technical IT advice.Utilizes interpersonal skills to develop cooperative relationships.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing dateRegister with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required

If selected, you must meet the following conditions

Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.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.

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.

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The GS-15 step 1 salary range starts at $143,736 per year. The total salary will be determined upon selection and based on the associated GS locality pay table for your assigned duty location.

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.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies listed below:

Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).

Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.

Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.

Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

GS-15 LEVEL

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this role is defined as experience delivering projects, tools or products as part of an engineering team. This includes experience developing or architecting complex modern web applications or cloud infrastructure using approaches such as test-driven development, continuous integration & deployment, or distributed version control such as github. Candidates should demonstrate experience providing project leadership and experience with agile development methodologies.

Additional Information

Bargaining Unit status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.

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

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.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal governmentRelocation incentive if you are a current federal employeeCredit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

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; andFostering 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; andDrives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.