This position is located in the Office of Information Resources Management (IRM) of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an IT Program Manager to the agency, performing a variety of complex duties involving designing, deploying, implementing, monitoring, and operating enterprise-level hardware and software that encompasses the IT infrastructure for the entire MSPB.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Facilitates the delivery of enterprise software projects, ensures fulfillment of IRM project milestones, focuses on pacing, method, and execution of project actions. Coordinates with program Business Analyst to review requirements, and program Developers to review design and implementation plans. Coordinates with the Accessibility Program Manager to ensure that 508 compliance is baked into application and web site projects. Serves as liaison between the program and contracting officers to identify and resolve issues. Leading new procurement initiatives and working with the contracting officer to facilitate pre-solicitation contract activities. Monitors contractor's compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications. Provides timely, consistent, and comprehensive oversight of assigned contracts.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• If you are appointed to a supervisory or managerial position, you may be required to complete a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• Must be aware that the demands of the position could require irregular unscheduled hours.
• The work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.
• May carry items such as servers, storage devices, networking equipment, printers, monitors, projectors, televisions, or laptops.
• Must have and maintain a reputation for integrity, reliability, trustworthiness, impartiality, and good judgment.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Understanding of a wide variety of IT enterprise web applications, web development tools, operating systems and hardware, including new and emerging IT information technologies and/or industry trends. Applies Knowledge of Cloud/web-based enterprise application development, debugging, testing, and delivery including Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft O365, cybersecurity software, and media management systems to deliver enterprise business software and manage the day-to-day maintenance of existing business software tools. Demonstrates skill in all Contracting Officer Representative duties including coordination with Contracting Officers to ensure proper organizational and legal compliance is followed. This includes coordination with the organization Budget Officer, and all stages of the contracting process including record keeping and procurement project management and organization. Utilizes web application development skills to develop, maintain, and modify enterprise web applications including content management and data extraction for organization web portals, SharePoint team sites, public internet sites, and shareholder internet communication. Capability to lead disparate IT resources to troubleshoot and resolve complex enterprise business application problems including business application developers, data analysts, business analysts, and Cloud network infrastructure support. Skill in oral and written communications techniques in order to provide briefings, alerts and information, and instructions to internal and public systems stakeholders regarding the operation and status of enterprise business applications and web infrastructure. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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. All applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required. 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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MSPB Human Resources 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: Thomas Schoessler
• Phone: 612-336-3591
• Email: [email protected]