Supervisory IT Specialist

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.

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.