The employee provides leadership in the implementation of policies, initiatives and procedures in support of the data management program in headquarters and regional operations nationwide. Directs employees involved in one or more of a variety of software development functions including the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, validation, implementation, maintenance or support of the major SSA programmatic systems integral to the delivery of SSA's quality assurance (QA) service.

Duties

Serves as principal systems advisor to the Associate Commissioner and Deputy Associate Commissioner, on all matters related to the data management and software application support process. Participates in long range planning to ensure the integration of data management objectives with agency initiatives. Plans a continuing and comprehensive evaluation of data management operations to define priorities and ensure its efficient and operation and provision of data management services and software support services to headquarters and regional operations. Directs the operation, monitoring and improvement of data processing systems; procuring necessary IT hardware and/or software; and providing systems training and support to the organization in its entirety. Directs the development of long range plans aimed at improving the data management program. Evaluates proposed changes in policies and different issues that affect the overall data management mission. Performs and directs technical systems projects and studies for the office.

Requirements

• All application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Applicants must be in good standing.
• Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record.
• Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources.

Qualifications

Your SSA-45/resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Your SSA-45/resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as they relate to this position. Your resume and supporting documents must specifically address the evaluation criteria for the position. Describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates for each position, your component and grade, and a comprehensive description the relevant duties you performed in each position YOUR RESUME OR SSA-45 MUST INCLUDE YOUR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND YOUR COMPONENT (DC-LEVEL DOWN TO OFFICE-LEVEL) OR YOU MAY BE FOUND INELIGIBLE. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official. Please submit a thorough SSA-45/resume that directly relates to this position. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, applicants must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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; know about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In Addition To qualify for the GS-15: The applicant must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience should include all of the following: Developing and implementing IT policies Leading IT projects and managing employee workloads in the design AND implementation of new or improved IT systems according to IT policies/business requirements for customer organizations Experience with data governance/management. NOTE: You must submit a thorough resume that includes the grade level, to and from dates, job title, and a description of the specific duties you performed for each position. Your SSA-45 must also include your current permanent or temporary organizational location (office name and location). If this information is not included, you will be found ineligible for consideration. Your resume and supporting documents must specifically address the evaluation criteria for the position. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official. Qualification standards and additional information for this IT position can be found here: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov) Applicants must also meet the following to qualify for this position: Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-14.Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address DCARO - OAI 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCARO
• Email: [email protected]