Supervisory IT Specialist

Summary

Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are available. The Branch Chief of Capital Planning, Execution and Workforce Management Branch, is located in the FSIS, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Portfolio Governance Center. This position is responsible for managing, directing, supervising, staffing, and coordinating, actions and activities of a staff charged with performing investment, planning, and control activities for OCIO.

Duties

• •Provides expert managerial and supervisory oversight for professional and administrative IT workforce operations, including government personnel and contractor investment analysts.
• •Sets performance standards, executes personnel actions (selections, promotions), manages training costs, allocates branch resources, and oversees division-administered contracts.
• •Sets, assesses, and adjusts overall goals, objectives, priorities, and operational plans for the branch; formulates and implements decisions regarding workforce restructuring, program funding, and project lifecycles.
• •Maintains regulatory compliance and supports agency funding priorities; directs staff in lifecycle consulting, OMB Unique Project Identifier assignments, and preparation of OMB Exhibit 300 and 53 documents.
• •Ensures accurate and timely reporting of investment performance and responds to data calls by the department and/or Office of Management and Budget.
• •Evaluates system performance, conducts portfolio risk assessments, and determines total cost of ownership for IT investments.
• •Serves as the Program Management Division’s primary liaison to FSIS on investment and portfolio matters; engages stakeholders to influence, negotiate, and secure critical resource allocations and policy compliance.
• •Builds institutional relationships by meeting regularly with FSIS CFO, OCIO, and Program Area personnel; provides professional expertise within FSIS and external organizations.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience as defined below. GS 14: Specialized Experience: In order to meet the specialized experience requirement, you must have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible, specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 13 grade level in the federal government. The specialized experience for this position includes all of the following: leading or overseeing professional and technical personnel managing program resources resolving complex issues affecting agency IT investments. In addition to the above specialized experience requirements, applicants will undergo a structure resume review to determine whether they meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) of the 2210 series. Successfully completing the 2210 series USAHire assessment with a passing score will be used as proof of possessing the necessary proficiency in the following competencies: Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume to determine if you meet the minimum proficiency level (as defined by the 2210 series IOR) for the following competencies: Attention to Detail Decision Making Information Management Oral Communication Teamwork Technical Competence 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job series does not have an education qualification requirement.