It Project Manager
SummaryThis position is in the IT Services Contract Management (SCM) Division, Information Technology Acquisitions Office, Business Management and Planning Directorate, Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM/BMP/ ITA/SCM), in the US Department of State (the Department).
The incumbent provides award maintenance and oversight for all Department IT service contracts and is responsible for providing contract administration and oversight.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) overseeing work to be accomplished; establish deadlines and standards; provide information management services for SCM and other Bureau components.
Monitor contract performance and provide technical advice and performance evaluation; meet with contractor representatives and DOS contract officials to determine timelines and milestones for mission critical projects.
Coordinates projects; implementing, integrating and measuring the project management methodologies.
Plan and formulates priorities, work plans and project coordination; resolves problems related to all phases of SCM service contract activities.
Compiles and provides planning to the Information Technology Configuration Control Board and the Office of Cyber Reviews and recommends operational improvements and necessary remedial actions.
Oversees implementation of business process reengineering and other project management processes; develop authoritative IT project recommendations and implement strategies for changes to project schedules, deliverables and cost analyses.
Travel Required Not requiredSupervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
yNOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
Attention to Detail - Coordinates projects; implementing, integrating and measuring the project management methodologies as Managing State Projects (MSP).
Customer Service - Plan, formulate and prioritize projects, work plans and project coordination.
Oral Communication - Mange business processes, project management processes; develop IT project recommendations.
Problem Solving - Monitor's status and progress, resolves controversial problems related to all phases of SCM service contract activities.
AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience applying IT principles, concepts, methods, standards and practices to provide expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations.
Experience in project management principles and processes, life cycle management, budget and resource control; cost/benefit analysis and risk management to assess quality and success of projects.
Experience in contracting methods and contract types serving as COR and overseeing contractors.
NOTE:
In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.
Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the US Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or ReasonableAccommodations@state.
gov.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) - US law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either US citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.
This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility.
If the employee's information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem.
If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
Knowledge of IT performance measures.
Ability to lead individuals and teams.
Ability to prioritize/plan/organize work.
Knowledge of Process Improvement methodologies.
Ability to manage/complete long-term projects.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.
Your applicant package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here.
Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process National security Help Required DocumentsAll required documents listed below must be submitted to our automated system Gateway to State by 11:
59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1.
Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system Gateway to State.
3.
Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement.
If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4.
If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.
) with your application by the closing date.
5.
Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating.
If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable.
Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6.
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application.
See links below:
ICTAP Considerations CTAP ConsiderationsIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help BenefitsA career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent provides award maintenance and oversight for all Department IT service contracts and is responsible for providing contract administration and oversight.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) overseeing work to be accomplished; establish deadlines and standards; provide information management services for SCM and other Bureau components.
Monitor contract performance and provide technical advice and performance evaluation; meet with contractor representatives and DOS contract officials to determine timelines and milestones for mission critical projects.
Coordinates projects; implementing, integrating and measuring the project management methodologies.
Plan and formulates priorities, work plans and project coordination; resolves problems related to all phases of SCM service contract activities.
Compiles and provides planning to the Information Technology Configuration Control Board and the Office of Cyber Reviews and recommends operational improvements and necessary remedial actions.
Oversees implementation of business process reengineering and other project management processes; develop authoritative IT project recommendations and implement strategies for changes to project schedules, deliverables and cost analyses.
Travel Required Not requiredSupervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
yNOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
Attention to Detail - Coordinates projects; implementing, integrating and measuring the project management methodologies as Managing State Projects (MSP).
Customer Service - Plan, formulate and prioritize projects, work plans and project coordination.
Oral Communication - Mange business processes, project management processes; develop IT project recommendations.
Problem Solving - Monitor's status and progress, resolves controversial problems related to all phases of SCM service contract activities.
AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience applying IT principles, concepts, methods, standards and practices to provide expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations.
Experience in project management principles and processes, life cycle management, budget and resource control; cost/benefit analysis and risk management to assess quality and success of projects.
Experience in contracting methods and contract types serving as COR and overseeing contractors.
NOTE:
In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.
Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the US Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or ReasonableAccommodations@state.
gov.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) - US law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either US citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.
This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility.
If the employee's information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem.
If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
Knowledge of IT performance measures.
Ability to lead individuals and teams.
Ability to prioritize/plan/organize work.
Knowledge of Process Improvement methodologies.
Ability to manage/complete long-term projects.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.
Your applicant package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here.
Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process National security Help Required DocumentsAll required documents listed below must be submitted to our automated system Gateway to State by 11:
59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1.
Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system Gateway to State.
3.
Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement.
If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4.
If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.
) with your application by the closing date.
5.
Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating.
If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable.
Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6.
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application.
See links below:
ICTAP Considerations CTAP ConsiderationsIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help BenefitsA career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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