Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. Duties As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Strategic Planning and Governance: Develops and maintains long-term strategic plans by assessing policy needs and creating the governing policies for all Information Technology activities for the DEERS Program. Program Direction and Execution: Directs and leads the overall execution and guidance for the development, acquisition, testing, and fielding of assigned IT systems and programs. Priority and Scope Determination: Provides leadership and direction in determining the scope and priority of objectives and plans, basing decisions on business impact, customer needs, and internal/external constraints. Budgeting and Financial Oversight: Prepares Information Technology budgets and manages the IT investment portfolio to ensure resources are aligned with strategic objectives. Workforce and Resource Planning: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and makes assignments based on the complexity of the work and the capabilities of the employees. Performance Management and Development: Evaluates subordinate work performance, provides counsel on both work and administrative matters, and identifies training needs to improve team production and quality. Stakeholder Coordination and Negotiation: Coordinates program management activities with officials at other agencies, justifies program practices, and negotiates solutions to resolve differences of opinion across organizations. Contractor and Vendor Oversight: Integrates and manages contractor work schedules, tracks progress and quality of performance, and makes final decisions on the acceptability or rejection of contractor work products. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Fulltime Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt/Non-Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required/Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service: Strategic Leadership: Leads a team through the entire program lifecycle, from gathering and prioritizing customer requirements to defining the strategic vision and approving the final roadmap. Executive-Level Customer Engagement: Serves as an expert in assessing client needs and interacts with executive-level officials across the Department of War (DoW) and other government agencies to represent the organization's interests. Programmatic Influence: Provides senior-level leadership to critically influence service delivery success with federal partners and offers IT policy guidance to senior management to ensure alignment with agency priorities. IT Investment and Cost Management: Manages the Information Technology investment portfolio, including establishing metrics to measure and evaluate system performance and the total cost of ownership. High-Level Decision-Making: Functions as an expert in making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions by perceiving the impact and implications of those decisions to accomplish organizational goals, even in uncertain situations. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.