The incumbent will serve as the Capital Planning Branch Supervisor responsible for the development of strategy, implementation, and oversight of the Capital Planning & Investment Control (CPIC) program. This position is neither remote, nor virtual. The employee will be expected to report in person to the assigned duty location.

Duties

Leads the Rural Development CPIC program by advancing OMB eGov policies, Circular A-11 requirements, and industry best practices and standards for IT governance. The incumbent participates in government-wide fora and working groups to develop policy and standard operating procedures for CPIC operations. Leads integration of project management activities with the CPIC process, enterprise architecture, and IT security functions. Interfaces regularly with RDTO teams including enterprise architecture, financial management, business relationship management (requirements), portfolio management, and audit/internal controls. Demonstrates mastery of advanced IT principles, Circular A-11, CPIC consistent with Federal policy; PMI processes, techniques, and procedures to ensure effective project lifecycle management. Conducts special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations and initiatives that have high priority for RD senior management. Supports RD’s governance processes in conjunction with and established framework to reflect a cooperative and strategic approach to using IT to improve the delivery of RD information, products and services. Serves as supervisor of a group of Capital Planning analysts and assisting contractors predominantly at the grade GS-13 level in carrying out CPB responsibilities. Provides and obtains expert CPIC analysis and advice on complex, program-related IT issues or problems where new analytical techniques must be developed to identify and evaluate findings.

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.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Rural Development maintains 8 investments, four of which are major two are non-major, one standard, and one shared services as approved by USDA. Specialized experience for this position includes: - At this level your knowledge and experience must be sufficient to lead the day-to-day execution of all activities associated with Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC). - Ability to lead a team of CPIC professionals assigning and scheduling work, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with OMB and USDA requirements. - High degree of familiarity with OMB Capital Programming Guide. - Ability to implement and integrate IT portfolio management policies, IT acquisitions policy, and lifecycle management procedures. - Ability to interpret Capital Planning guidance, apply to RD investments, and communicate to leadership (RD and USDA) on the status and activities associated with the RD suite of investments as well as major project activities being managed under each investment. - Ability to train and mentor staff. - Create and deliver investment related financial reports. - Proficiency with capital planning reporting tools. - Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Applicants must have direct experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-2210 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Jessica Redman
• Phone: 302-857-3591
• Email: [email protected]