Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Information Technology Project Manager (Policy and Planning) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Information Technology Project Manager (Policy and Planning) for the Joint Activities located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Responsibilities Develop funding strategies by supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation activities for strategic and tactical command, control, communications, and computer systems. Review IT technical requirements by assessing accuracy, completeness, feasibility, and alignment with organizational needs. Recommend adjustments to command priorities by aligning them with changes in C4I system needs and the evolving requirements of supported detachments. Develop resourcing strategies by supporting the development, acquisition, testing, and fielding of C4I systems. Perform the full range of immediate and intermediate supervision by assigning work to subordinates and ensuring tasks are carried out in accordance with organizational standards. Provide technical oversight of subordinate-assigned commodity areas by monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with established standards, and guiding resolution of technical issues. Develop performance plans by setting expectations, and rate subordinates by evaluating results against established standards. Develop and present the unit's Program Objective Memorandum, fiscal year spend plans, and financial status reports by preparing detailed analyses for leadership review and approval. Coordinate with the command on detailed budget execution by validating dollar-level requirements across multiple expenditure lines needed to support the unit's mission. Execute agreements and directives from higher-headquarters working groups by translating them into actionable plans for the organization, its directorates, and supported units. Manage projects and assignments by conducting analysis and evaluation of training and operational C4I requirements. Conduct analyses by evaluating project management strategies, and recommend the appropriate course of action by identifying options that best support organizational objectives. Evaluate assigned projects by working with action officers to ensure understanding of requirements and the Commander's intent. Monitor C4I projects and programs by tracking cost, schedule, and performance to ensure they remain within stated objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. reviewing IT technical requirements and contributing to funding plans to assess suitability, feasibility, technical accuracy, and integration across organizational programs; AND 2. supporting projects and assignments involving analysis of training and operational C4I requirements; AND 3. helping develop and coordinate recommendations related to program funding, resource execution, and reporting; AND 4. providing staff-level support on issues involving resource management, mission support activities, internal processes, capability development, and integration efforts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. 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. 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. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Information Technology Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment MAY be authorized for qualifying selectees.
