This position is located in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Information Technology (IT) Group, Business Operations Directorate, Corporate Support Division. Serves as a Division Chief, Corporate Support in the Business Operations Directorate within the Defense Commissary Agency Information Technology Group (DECAIT).

Duties

Develops recommendations for guidance on planning and evaluation of high-visibility and complex aspects of IT program(s) pertinent to productivity improvement. Briefs CIO and IT Senior Leadership Team and Agency-level Senior Staff on IT project status and significant IT project developments that affect program areas. Keeps appropriate parties apprised of project standings, changes in requirements, changes in resources and impacts on meeting established project timelines, tasks, milestones, deadlines and schedules. Coordinates efforts of personnel to ensure accuracy of inputs to cost estimates, program planning, budget, data/information requests, etc. Collects and analyzes data and information to assess cost, schedule and performance sensitivities to specific goals and to identify programmatic risk areas or deficiencies which may impact the attainment of program goals. Considers proposed changes in mission, operating procedures and delegations of authority; analyzes and evaluates such in relation to current projects/studies. Decides upon IT resources that will provide best means to analyze and utilizes such to determine trends. Supervise a varying number of employees in carrying out the core mission of DeCA. Responsibility will include all aspects of performance management as well as coaching and mentoring for growth and development in support of the mission. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements listed in the Qualifications section.
• May be subject to one year supervisory probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation.
• Must have ancillary knowledge of IT systems, concepts, and methods applicable to a large organization.

Qualifications

In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualifications Standard for General Schedule (GS) Positions under the General Coverage for Administrative and Management Positions located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Examples of Specialized experience: Projects and studies which require analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of major administrative programs. Making recommendations for decisions that involve major uncertainties with regard to the most effective approach or methodology to be applied. Judgment and originality in making decisions on whether to recommend compromises of Agency positions. Often the incumbent develops new standards, methods, and techniques. Additionally, the incumbent evaluates the impact of technological change. The work frequently involves integrating the activities of multiple IT specialty areas. Work consists of a variety of duties requiring the application of many different and unrelated processes and methods to a broad range of IT activities or to the in-depth analysis of IT issues standards development, resource management, knowledge management, resource management, and auditing. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical Requirement: Work is primarily sedentary with some walking and standing in conjunction with travel to attend meetings and conferences away from the work site. May carry light items such as papers, books, or small computer components. The work does not require any special physical effort Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Customer ServiceMinimum Qualifications GS-13Oral and Written CommunicationProgram ManagementQualitative/Quantitative AnalysisSupervisory/Managerial Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting with visits to various other offices to support projects. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]