This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. The incumbent provides Project and Contract management expertise and leadership on assigned projects and contracts, reports status of projects and contracts to all stakeholders, assists and advises program offices, and plans, executes, monitors, and oversees IT projects that are of critical importance in achieving NARA's strategic objectives.

Duties

As an IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), you will: Plan and/or provide expertise for IT projects and contracts including advanced software development projects essential to meeting the strategic objectives of NARA's IT program. Manage the development of multiple IT systems from concept development through requirements definition, system development, implementation, and transition to operations either with the support of NARA staff or contractors. Be responsible for performing planning, management and oversight of procurement efforts and contract functions, and on issues related to the IT acquisition process and OMB requirements for Major IT Investments. Develop the acquisition strategy and plan, execute, monitor and control the integration, scope, schedule, cost, performance, quality, communications, and risks for NARA IT projects

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position may include the following: Applying IT Principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to provide guidance, technical advice, and/or recommendations to management on information technology policies and procedures; AND Managing and monitoring multiple projects simultaneously, such as procurements management, capital planning processes, electronic records preservation systems, project audit and risk management, and technology programs and portfolio management; AND Experience conducting training or maintaining documentation of certifications across an organization. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14level for 52 weeks.

Contacts

• Address INFORMATION SERVICES 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-8990
• Email: [email protected]