IT Specialist (Policy/Planning)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology, IT Capital Planning Group (ICPG) .

As a IT Specialist (Policy/Planning), GS-2210-15, you will serve as the senior technical authority for enterprise-wide IT contract portfolio optimization initiatives, conducting comprehensive contract lifecycle management analysis to identify consolidation opportunities.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Basic Requirement for the Information Technology Specialist series, GS-2210-14: 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; and 4) Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

AND In order to qualify for the GS-15 , you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Leading enterprise-wide development initiatives for capital planning and investment management.

Design or implement comprehensive IT budget tools and frameworks that drive enterprise alignment through strategic planning forums, ensuring cohesive resource allocation.

Provide expert advisory support to senior leadership on IT capital planning strategies that shaped the organization's technology investment portfolio and governance framework.

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.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12844072 Major Duties:

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract terms, vendor performance, and cost structures to recommend optimal consolidation approaches.
• Leads the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle for developing and deploying a comprehensive Enterprise IT Budget Tool.
• Functions as the principal integration liaison between IT governance processes and budget execution/formulation activities, ensuring strategic alignment between technology investment decisions and financial planning.
• Develops comprehensive policy frameworks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that integrate IT governance review processes with budget planning cycles, incorporating Technology Business Management (TBM) principles.