Project Manager
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Project Manager, assigned to the Paperwork Reduction Act Branch or the Regulatory Management Branch, you will plan, direct, and manage the execution of priority Agency projects or initiatives and develop realistic plans for these projects to ensure the timely and efficient utilization of the correct resources.
The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
Support, strengthen, and improve the delivery of the successful standardization and implementation of major agency-wide projects and initiatives.
Plan, direct, and manage the execution of projects and initiatives on behalf of the division and office Chief; coordinate with various DHS components, other Federal agencies, State and local government(s) or private organizations.
Recommend and implement new strategies, new processes, and procedures developed from team studies and projects; select, tailor, and apply innovative project management techniques to minimize project slippage and deficiencies.
Monitor the progress of project team members, contractors, or consultants; ensure preparation of strategy and supporting plans; review analyses to examine project advantages in adjusting approved cost, schedule, and performance parameters.
Identify project problems and the impact of directed changes relating to funding, performance, schedule, management, etc. and ensure they are communicated to the appropriate decision authority in a timely manner.
Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure You must pass a drug screening Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program This position IS NOT considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed. Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas. Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.