Technical Investment Manager
What you'd do
This position is in the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of the Deputy Administrator, Project Management Office (PMO) for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). The employee serves as a consultant and technical project expert for providing advice on IT concepts and practices and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical organizational priorities. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Major duties
Oversees a variety of duties related to the funding and implementation of long-term IT projects including: identifying agency needs and requirements; analyzing system requirements and environments; conducting or leading lower graded employees in the completion of in-depth analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses. Serves as an authoritative technical consultant to agencies. Engages with agencies to develop and revise important, complex and intricate IT policies, practices, products, services, and strategies based on laws, regulations, business needs, and user needs. Partners with customers to ensure projects and programs meet business and user needs and provides consultative support to improve business process/practices, in coordination with technology modernization and transformation initiatives. Reviews and monitors program progress and adherence with the organization's vision, mission, and objectives, recommending actions and proposed changes to ensure the program is successful and remains in alignment with strategic initiatives; and proactively identifies potential issues which may impede successful implementation. Serves as a liaison to program personnel within an agency to convey information regarding modern software development best practices, policies and goals; to clarify procedures; and to interpret directives as needed.
What you need to qualify
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $143,913.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the nine competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: 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; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence – Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Specialized experience is: Managing long-term IT projects, including funding, planning, requirements, analysis, and implementation. Leading studies, cost-benefit analyses, and reviews to support IT system and project decisions. Developing or revising IT policies, practices, services, or strategies based on laws, regulations, business needs, and user needs. Advising customers and stakeholders on IT modernization, software development practices, and business process improvements. Monitoring project progress, identifying risks or issues, and recommending changes to keep work aligned with program goals.
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