Information Technology Specialist (Senior IT Product Manager)
What you'd do
This vacancy is for an Information Technology Specialist (Senior IT Product Manager) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce.
Major duties
As an Information Technology Specialist (Senior IT Product Manager), you will perform the following duties: Serve as Senior Information Technology Product Manager. Lead the product lifecycle of software applications and data solutions from concept, design, development, and testing to deployment and continuous improvement. Oversee the design and development of systems capable of performing tasks that include the use of machine learning (Artificial Intelligence) to create, deliver, and maintain algorithms, large language models, and systems that can process and analyze data used to make intelligent decisions or predictions. Lead cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, system architects, and project managers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of software solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders across BIS to define product vision, goals, and roadmaps that align with BIS objectives and end-user needs. Develop metrics to measure product success and ensure applications meet agency goals. Monitor product performance and user feedback, implementing changes or improvements based on data-driven insights. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-14, Full Performance Level (FPL) GS-14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
What you need to qualify
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify for the position applicant must met the Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience. Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirement: In the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupation for the GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent) must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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; Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. AND To qualify at the GS-14 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing product cost, schedule and scope to ensure products are delivered within budget and on time; and Providing guidance to senior management during the product development lifecycle on new technologies and trends; and Developing and implementing go-to-market strategies, including user training, documentation and communication outreach for public-facing products and internal facing enterprise-wide services.
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