Supervisory IT Program Manager

Full Job Description

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Information Technology Division.

This position is responsible to the Deputy Assistant Inspector General/Office of Management (D/AIG/OM) for planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the Office of Inspector General information technology operations and functions to meet the needs of all OIG program missions.

Selectee may remain in their current duty location.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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.

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.

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

In addition to the basic requirements described above, the incumbent must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal government and meet time in grade requirements: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

For the GS-15, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes: Leading enterprise-wide information technology strategy, governance, and modernization initiatives that align IT investments with organizational mission, business needs, and federal mandates.

Overseeing IT portfolio management, including capital planning, budget formulation, cost modeling, and performance measurement for multimillion-dollar programs.

Managing cybersecurity programs in accordance with FISMA, NIST, and other federal security frameworks, including risk assessments, authorization processes, and incident response oversight.

Directing the development, implementation, and enforcement of IT policies, standards, and architectures, including cybersecurity, data management, cloud adoption, and enterprise architecture.

Experience in managing organizational changes. Experience leading a team.

Experience planning and managing IT projects involving interrelated disciplines and multiple stages of the systems development lifecycle, e.g., integrating systems analysis, software development, database administration, and customer support into the project plan.

Overseeing vendor management, acquisition strategies, and contract performance for major IT services, systems integration, and technology modernization efforts.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-2210 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement.

A copy is available at: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.
• Provides executive leadership and direction for all IT programs, policies, and services across the organization.
• Establishes and leads governance structures such as the IT Investment Review Board, Interim Investment Review, and cybersecurity councils.
• Provides executive oversight of cybersecurity programs, policies, and operations.
• Oversees enterprise IT operations including networks, cloud services, data centers, telecommunications, collaboration tools, and end-user support.
• Leads enterprise data governance, data quality, and data-sharing initiatives in coordination with the Chief Data Officer.