IT Project Manager

Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Mission Delivery Division will allow you to provide exceptional support to Secret Service personnel and stakeholders, implementing acquisition and procurement projects, and managing IT programs using standard, consistent and efficient procedures. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as an IT Project Manager in the Mission Delivery Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Typical work assignments include: Managing, directing, overseeing, and implementing acquisition policies and procedures directed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Secret Service (USSS) as they apply to the development, acquisition, and operations of IT programs and projects acquired for the USSS to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs. Overseeing all elements of the CIO acquisition support staff to ensure IT acquisition strategies and plans are managed within the enterprise software tools. Providing authoritative interpretation, instructions, and guidance in all phases of the acquisition process to OCIO executives, subject matter experts, and management officials.

Qualifications

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: Possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies: A. Attention to Detail: Ensuring IT programs are in compliance with cybersecurity policies and/or standards B. Customer Service: Interpreting IT security guidelines or policies to meet customer needs C. Oral Communication: Communicating organizational security policies and procedures to stakeholders D. Problem Solving: Providing solutions to cybersecurity issues to meet short and long-term goals. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-14 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Consulting senior level stakeholders to influence decision-making for acquisition and procurement program operations; Analyzing acquisition program requirements and policies to develop strategies for mitigating risks related to cost, schedule, and performance; Implementing acquisition and procurement projects to achieve organizational objectives. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.