Summary

Serves as an IT Project Manager in DCHR. The incumbent manages highly complex IT investments and efforts with responsibility and accountability as a technical authority and advisor in project management, covering a wide range of technology and SSA applications. The incumbent is responsible for establishing integrated project and product teams, developing and implementing IT plans and overseeing plans of subprojects and releases.

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and (CTAP) Career Transition Assistance Plan ONLY.

Duties

• Identifies customers' information systems requirements and analyzes information systems requirements or environment. Integrating information systems subsystems for complex IT initiatives.
• Prepares outcomes and presents reports and memoranda, oral briefings, seminars,
• (continued), workshops, and recommendations concerning long-range objectives that provide authoritative information and analyses,
• (continued) which examine, compare, and develop available options to devise new approaches to understanding issues involved, and contributes to the planning of solutions.
• Provides expert advisory and consultative services to the overall development, direction, analysis and evaluation of all aspects of IT project management strategy and task execution,
• (continued) aligning IT Project Management directives with agency goals and objectives. Ensures work efforts achieve desired outcomes, including business goals, cost, schedule, scope, quality, risk, and resources.
• Provides direction and coordination in the development and ongoing process improvement of IT Project Management evaluation and monitoring strategies,
• (continued) methodologies, tools, success criteria, and metrics that measure project success, realized value, variance thresholds, and criteria for remedy plans.
• Develops information systems testing strategies, plans or scenarios. Also, determines appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, deliverables and project management plans.
• (continued) Manages the identification and analysis of customer information systems requirements and/or environment. Ensures project performance measurements and success criteria are understood by the project team.
• Leads coordination, facilitates progress and integrates tasks and activities across project and/or product lifecycles.
• (continued) Manages tracking of project progress and approves project status reports using standard SSA project management tools to promote data transparency.
• Coaches and mentors team members on assigned IT projects, providing leadership, advice, guidance, and counsel.
• Determines appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, deliverables and project management plans.
• (continued) Manages the identification and analysis of customer information systems requirements and/or environment. Ensures project performance measurements and success criteria are understood by the project team.
• Develops and implements project management plans to manage scope, schedule, budget and cost. Negotiates commitments with product stakeholders related to project management plans.
• Identifies key tasks, milestones, team skillsets and level of effort needed to complete project objectives. Ensures integrity of project management data in SSA's standard project portfolio management tools.
• Manages overall project tasks and resources including labor, hardware, software and services.
• Develops and administers program or project communications and product release plans, ensuring regular and consistent communication with project stakeholders across lifecycle phases.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Proof of ICTAP eligibility required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level (or above) in the federal service that is in or related to the work of the position filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position? Such experience must include work that involved developing and implementing Human Resources IT project plans and leading IT project teams.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under the following category:

• Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).

In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. These competencies include:

• Skill in managing complex, multi-level HR IT Projects and leading project teams. 15 Points
• Ability to gather customers' IT requirements, evaluate feasible options, and present them to management. 15 Points
• Knowledge of agency tools used for managing projects and presenting material (IMT, VersionOne/Agility, Jira, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project). 12 Points
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a non-technical audience both orally and in writing. 15 Points

Total Points Possible: 80

Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12405457

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
  
  INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:
  
  
  • proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
  • proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
  
  For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your Resume
  
  2. The Occupational Questionnaire
  
  3. Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)
  
  The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 05/15/2024.
  
  To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
  
  If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact OPE Staffing DCHR at OPE.Staffing.DCHR@ssa.gov.
  
  Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
  
  Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
  
  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  OPE Staffing DCHR
  
  Email
  
  OPE.Staffing.DCHR@ssa.gov
  
  Address
  
  DCHR - OITHR
  
  6401 Security Boulevard
  
  Baltimore, MD 21235
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.
  
  Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.

INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:

• proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
• proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.

For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume

2. The Occupational Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)

The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 05/15/2024.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact OPE Staffing DCHR at OPE.Staffing.DCHR@ssa.gov.

Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories

Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.

Agency contact information



OPE Staffing DCHR

Email

OPE.Staffing.DCHR@ssa.gov

Address

DCHR - OITHR

6401 Security Boulevard

Baltimore, MD 21235

US

Next steps

Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.

Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request