Supervisory IT Project Manager

SummaryThis position is in the Service Strategy and Portfolio Management (SSPM) Division of the Office of Consular Systems and Technology , Bureau ofConsular Affairs (CA), U.S. Department of State. The incumbent plans, leads, executes, and accounts for the Bureau' s Information Technology (IT) acquisition management strategy and contract inputs, outputs, methods, and tools.If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department.ResponsibilitiesContract Administration, Execution, and Oversight: develops and implements a program structure and process improvements for the Bureau's extensive contracts and procurement activities for IT services, equipment and supplies.Supervision: supervises the work of three or more IT Program Managers and /or IT Specialists, up through GS-13, each of whom serves as Contract Officer Representatives (CORs) or Government Technical Monitors (GTMs).Program and Project Management/Performance and KPIs: develops, leads, monitors and evaluates a consular systems program management division focused on CA's information technology-dependent programs, goals, objectives and funding requirements.Acquisition Planning and Strategy: leads select program direction initiatives for the Division Chief with research, briefing materials and decision memorandum for the Office of CST Director and for the CA Bureau Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary.Contract Performance Tracking: coordinates and oversees development and implementation of products and processes that use Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to formulate, coordinate and communicate Source Selection Plans.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements:Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detailCustomer 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. ANDHave at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienceleading projects focused on improved IT acquisition management, including applying best practices for marketing pricing analyses, developing and revising statements of work and performing procurement source selectionExperienceproviding staff guidance in the formulation of processes for contract oversight , including surveillance, site visits, and periodic project reviewsExperience supervising the work of IT Program Managers and/or IT Specialists who serve as CORs or GTMs responsible for acquisitions through large contractor workforce unitsExperience developing and/or overseeing development of acquisition packages and project management approaches for complex acquisitions NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others;Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; andCapacity to "see the job through."EducationSee the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.Additional InformationFor reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or ReasonableAccommodations@state.gov.EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.