IT Manager #488

Full Job Description

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a IT Manager. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ.

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Required Work Experience At least eight years of experience in systems support, systems development or applications development, with at least two years of work in a lead or project manager capacity.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and principles of information technology management.

Knowledge of capabilities and requirements of various computer platforms in centralized, distributed, client server and stand-alone operating environments.

Ability to set goals, plan, and monitor project or contract budgets. Ability to plan, supervise, assign and review the work of a large professional and technical staff.

Knowledge of project life cycle methodologies. Ability to communicate effectively. Work requires extended periods of confined sitting and hand-eye coordination working with computers.

Expected to work unusual and perhaps unexpected hours during a COOP event. Desired Qualifications Experience with workflow and inventory systems.

Experience with equipment disposal and data destruction. Ability to perform with professionalism, diplomacy and tact. Knowledge of general office equipment.

COR certification (preferred but not required). Ability to cultivate effective relationships with SAA employees, vendors, and Senate staff.

Working Conditions This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate.

As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption.

In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session.

As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays.

Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, and support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.

To meet the needs of the US Senate, the person in this position will be required to be on call, or report on-site on a rotation, within 24 hours.

Security Clearance This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance. Major Duties:

Supervises section staff by providing direction, setting priorities, assisting with problem resolution, reviewing and evaluating work, counseling staff, and conducting performance reviews.

Develops section work plans and assigns projects, tasks, resources, deadlines and priorities to staff; monitors work progress, adjusts project schedules, and updates status of work on a regular basis.

Functions as the Contracting Officer’s Representative; participates in vendor negotiations; monitors contractors’ performance; reviews contractor invoices and certifies acceptance.

Confers with other sections, divisions, departments, and vendors to gather and disseminate information; represents the SAA organization in discussions of projects; participates in organizational decision making.

Develops and implements policies, standards and procedures. Coordinates new product transition, deployment, and support; leads task forces.

Develops strategic plans and technology/operational forecasts; provides project direction, coordination, and resource allocation; develops project schedules and tracks expenditures; reviews final products; coordinates project acceptances with customers.

Develops and monitors section budget.