It project manager
Full time
at US Technology Transformation Service
in
Online
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job details
Duties
Key facts about this DHA notice :- TTS is seeking to fill multiple TERM appointments at the GS-15 level.
- This is a virtual/remote position.
- Duty station to be determined upon selection.
- Salary to be determined upon selection, depending on duty location.
- Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority.
- Any selections made will be contacted by Human Resources.
- Engages with customer agencies to perform needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business processes, solutions, practices, products, services or strategies based on user needs.
- Consults with agency partners to refine functional requirements and translate functional requirements into user stories and technical specifications.
- Develops user-centered requirements, specifications, and/or user stories for systems that meet business requirements and advises on the merits of proposed IT systems development projects.
- Serves as a recognized and respected authority on a diverse range of highly technical software issues.
- Reviews projects for technical feasibility and adherence with the organization's mission objectives and provides recommendations to management prior to commencement of IT projects.
- Determines project objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
- Applies human-centered design techniques to drive IT project decisions to ensure the right IT product is being developed.
- Leads cross functional teams to develop innovative IT services.
- Plans, develops, and executes highly complex and intricate IT projects that transform the manner in which government leverages technology to serve the public.
- Determines the size, skills, and roles necessary for a project team to deliver a product and identifies appropriate team members.
- Engages leadership in the design, development and deployment of IT solutions leveraging current and emergent IT technologies and best practices.
- Implements and/or introduces the use of new IT technologies or tools within government agencies.
- Works closely with customer agencies in a leadership role and navigates and works through conflicting priorities from stakeholders.
- Provides agency partners accurate, expert, and authoritative technical IT advice.
- Utilizes interpersonal skills to develop cooperative relationships.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
- Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required
- Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
- Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional information
Bargaining Unit statu s: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit. Relocation Not Paid : Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Management Rights : Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:- Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
- Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
- Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
- Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
- Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
- Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
- Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
- Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
- Benefits A career with the U.S. 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. You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Applications will not be rated or ranked. Veterans’ Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired. ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found “well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 51% or more of the competencies/KSA’s listed below (i.e. 3 out of 5, or 4 out of 6, or 5 out of 8, etc.) IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :- Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
- Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
- Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
- Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.
- Benefits A career with the U.S. 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. You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now , you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
- Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Agency contact information
Brenda Luzietti
Phone
(202) 969-5929Fax
000-000-0000Address
GSA, Technology Transformation Service General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) 1800 F Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20405 United StatesNext steps
After the closing date/deadline:- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. HelpThis job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agency
Initial appointments are made lasting longer than 1 year, but not to exceed 4 years. GSA, may extend an appointment up to 4 additional years. No individual hired under this DHA can serve in excess of 8 years with GSA and cannot be transferred to positions that are not IT positions. The benefit of submitting your materials for consideration via this notice is that your submission may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice.Apply safely
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