Information Technology Program Manager (App Software /Info Security- Direct Hire Authority)

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. 

Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

1. Attention to Detail - planning work to accomplish goals of SII Division
2. Customer Service - providing technical advice on requirement modification
3. Oral Communication - obtaining cooperation from counterparts in other agencies
4. Problem Solving - deciding on solutions to problems facing subordinates

AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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:

• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary delivery team using Agile methodologies to deliver new software, database, and integration products; AND
• Experience planning and directing a program segment providing comprehensive information management services; AND
• Experience planning, directing, and controlling a major organization that autonomously ensures the capability, performance, functionality, interface, utility, quality, and security of IT systems throughout their life cycle; AND
• Experience in providing customer service and managing expectations of stakeholders with varying levels of seniority and technical expertise.

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-15 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; and
• Capacity to "see the job through."