Senior IT Specialist (Project Manager)

This position is located in Division of Data, AI, Technology and Applications. The supervisor is Alexander Dickinson. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior IT Specialist (Project Manager) for the Division of Data, AI, Technology and Applications (DATA), Mission Systems Branch (MSB) Such duties include but are not limited to: Design, develop, and manage a coordination process whereby agency customers, at both the staff and management levels are involved and kept current on the status of assigned projects. Provide oversight, strategic support and continuity to information technology projects to ensure proper transfer of strategic plans and concepts to the operational level. Plans, directs, manages, coordinates, reviews, and monitors large-scale IT projects and programs. Determines or recommends project scope, organizational structure, and resource allocation. Serves as a senior technical authority and consultant on urgent project and program requirements, workload priorities, and technology initiatives. Develops policies, standards, and guidelines related to agency architecture and technology programs. Manages contract cost, schedule, staffing, and technical performance for IT projects. Leads business process improvement efforts to enhance organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. Oversees agency communications and information-sharing activities regarding OCIO services. Develops statements of work and manages complex IT procurements, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, specifications, and evaluation criteria. Chairs source evaluation panels and participates in negotiating major IT contracts. Provides technical leadership in areas such as IT infrastructure, telecommunications, networks, operating systems, platforms, applications, and support services. Represents the organization on significant technical and policy matters and builds consensus among stakeholders. Evaluates emerging technologies and provides recommendations to management. Oversees execution of IT contracts and task orders through direct management and coordination with task managers. Ensures customers and leadership are informed of project status, risks, and progress through coordination, reporting, and briefings. Provides strategic oversight to ensure successful implementation of agency technology initiatives.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.