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WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Information Technology (IT) - IT Wide The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Serves as a senior specialist for the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of critical and moderate to moderate-high complex IT projects that impact the Information Technology Organization and Service. Using expertise relating to all aspects of project planning and implementation, the incumbent serves as an expert in the field of acquisition project management and the primary point of contact for Information Technology Organizations on acquisition and administrative matters affecting the procurement or acquiring of supplies, software, and services for information technology. Develops life cycle program plans, leading development associated cost allocation and ensuring resources are incorporated into budget and spend plans. Prepares recommendations for personnel and budget requirements to accomplish the project. Negotiates with program managers, high level managers, and executives to obtain needed resources and support. Monitors project status and adjusts work plans, schedules, and assignments for project accomplishment. Manages and makes recommendations to adjust project resources to meet goals and objectives. Responsible for the onboarding and offboarding of resources requiring staff like access for project supporting contracts and interagency agreements. Responsible for reviewing and uploading all resource clearance documents for Personnel Security adjudication. Serves as POC of record for all contractor resources that are designated to support the assigned project/contract with some projects exceeding 100 resources each. Utilizes the full range of project management technical skills in the accomplishment of work assignments. Prepares action plans and schedules for each project milestone. Ensures that project plans are consistent with Department and Service goals, schedules, and policies. Prepares, develops, and implements change management strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience includes Experience utilizing a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, and management and organizational principles to apply to programs, projects, and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and means to improve them. Experience with project management including evaluating projects and studies and identifying problem areas, trends, deficiencies, or other similar factors affecting operations. Knowledge of the organization's overall goals and objectives, and its interrelationships with other programs and key administrative support functions. Your experience must include oral and written communication techniques to prepare and present findings, deliver briefings, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations. You must have experience with contract management software such as Integrated Financial System (IFS) or Procurement for Public Sector (PPS), Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Experience applying general acquisition concepts, acquisition planning, market research, industry engagement and contract administration. Must have a Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) level III. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

• Address IT 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: IRS Brookhaven External
• Email: [email protected]