DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022. This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Information Technology, Enterprise Program Management Division. As an IT Specialist, you will be responsible for meeting financial targets, quality specifications, scheduled delivery dates and interfacing with the customer.

Duties

As an IT Specialist you will: Manage the organization's portfolio, specifically the integration of project budgets, schedules and risks on a daily/weekly basis. Execute the budget, forecast resources, and review progress on all project activities in the organization. Integrate numerous functions across the portfolio of projects such as: manage project resources; procure services, materials, and equipment; identify and employ agile project management methodologies, guidelines and best practices; facilitate the creation and appropriate use of project standardized methodologies; coach and train other project managers, manage adherence to compliance and standards; and coordinate communication across all projects. Provide expert advice to senior management, key stakeholders and staff in Project/Program Management. Develop IT strategic goals, map and align goals to corporate goals and align the associated IT portfolio. Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Obtainment of Contracting Officer's Representative(COR)certification is required within 12 months of on-boarding.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT In addition to the Basic Requirement listed above, you must meet the required specialized experience listed below. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following: 1) Experience applying agile Project Management Professional (PMP) principles and approaches. 2) Experience capturing business requirements and facilitating through the Systems Development Life Cycle. 3) Experience with contract/vendor management. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 23-OIT-ST-12137435-LW using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address International Development Finance Corporation 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20527 US
• Name: Laura Whitlock
• Email: [email protected]