Supervisory IT Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Financial Management Systems (OFMS).

OFMS's work encompasses the full system development life-cycle (SDLC) including planning, requirements determination, design, development, testing, implementation, operations, and retirement.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology Management Series 2210.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14.

Specialized experience for this position includes: 1.

Experience using the system development life cycle of new and existing financial management systems for an organization including the requirements, design, development, testing, installation, implementation, integrations and operational support of financial management systems.

2. Experience communicating with senior employees to provide timely, authoritative and sound advice and recommendations on IT best practices and organizational change management. 3.

Experience supervising, planning, directing and executing IT programs for a multi-layered organization through subordinate staff and supervisors.

The incumbent must possess the following supervisory competencies to be successful in this position: Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.

Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.

Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.

Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations.

Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.

Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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. Major Duties:

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person.

Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

This position serves as a Supervisory IT Specialist. This is your next ideal career move if: You have experience exercising supervisory responsibilities and authorities.

Advises and provides counsel to subordinates regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

You have experience exercising leadership and managerial responsibility for all SDLC activities associated with automated systems to support USPTO-wide financial management functions You have experience advising senior executives on the direction and allocation of resources for operation and enhancement of financial management systems supporting business functions.

You have experience serving as a central point of contact for all matters related to assigned IT product components, including cybersecurity, customer relationship management, and governance.