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Summary

This position is located in the Bureau of Information Services, Railroad Retirement Board. The incumbent will coordinate &integrate project activities, develop and implement project plans, provide cost-benefit analysis, design and conduct analytical studies, manage, lead or administer project resources.

This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Responsibilities
As an IT Project Manager,

you will serve as the agency senior expert in a broad area of IT responsibility in one of three program areas:

a. Cybersecurity-Cloud (Microsoft Azure), Federal Information Security Act, Continuous Diagnostic Monitoring;
b. Infrastructure - Cloud migration (Microsoft Azure), Unified Communications, Wide Area Networking;
c. Application Modernization - Data Layer, Business Rules, Customer Relations Management.

You will perform the following duties:
- Serve as an agency senior expert in enterprise information technology (IT) projects.
- Be responsible for all aspects of project plans for assigned projects.
- Develop detailed project plans that incorporate project management best practices including risk management, compliance, testing, training, acceptance, change management and IT governance.
- Professionally represent the organization and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effectively oversee employees and contractors assigned to project team.
- Perform duties as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Maintain professional credentials, technical proficiency and required government training.
Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

14
Job family (Series)

2210 Information Technology Management
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Requirements

Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. (https://www.pmi.org/)
- Within 1 year of appointment must acquire, and maintain certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR), Level 1 or higher. (https://www.fai.gov/certification/fac-cor#CertReq)
- Within 1 year of appointment must acquire and maintain certification as a Certified Program and/or Project Manager from the Federal Acquisition Institute as a Mid-Level P/PM IT. (https://www.fai.gov/certification/program-and-project-managers-fac-ppm)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for GS-14 level:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying experience involves investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents, performing assessments of systems and networks within the network environment. Measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities. Analyzing data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools. Collecting, processing, analyzing and disseminating cyber threat/warning assessments, developing assessments, plans and measures of performance/effectiveness. Conducting strategic and operational effectiveness assessments as required for cyber events.

In addition, all applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required.
1. Attention to Detail - Reviews moderately complex data from multiple sources and determines information relevant to given situation.
2. Customer Service - Maintains relationships with customers with diverse needs. Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services. Provides moderately technical or complex information about products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Maintains relationships with customers with diverse needs. Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services. Provides moderately technical or complex information about products and services.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. Develops detailed project plans to ensure IT projects are completed and meet or exceed their objectives. Applicant identifies and accommodates technology, resource, and risk constraints into project management best practices.
The incumbent serves as the agency senior expert in a broad area of IT responsibility in one of the three program areas;
a. Cybersecurity-Cloud (Microsoft Azure), Federal Information Security Act, Continuous Diagnostic Monitoring;
b. Infrastructure - Cloud migration (Microsoft Azure), Unified Communications, Wide Area Networking;
c. Application Modernization - Data Layer, Business Rules, Customer Relations Management.

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.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education

***THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS POSITION***
Additional information
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
- ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. You must be determined to be well-qualified for the vacancy to be eligible for special selection priority. After submission of an acceptable application which meets ICTAP eligibility, you will be determined to be well-qualified for a vacancy if your rating places you in the best qualified category.
- ICTAP eligibles must submit proof of eligibility for special selection priority, such as: a separation notice; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. You must also submit a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) notating your current position, grade level, and duty location, and a copy of your most recent Performance Rating. Click here for more information on ICTAP.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act; the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document and you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This position will be filled using direct hire procedures. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veterans' preference does not apply to direct-hire recruitment procedures.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test required

No
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
- Veterans' Documentation: If you are a veteran, you must provide a copy of your Record of Military Service (DD-214), and proof of your veterans' preference, if applicable. Veterans with a service connected disability must also submit a completed claim form SF-15 (click here for form) along with the required proofs. Go to FedsHireVets-Veterans Preference for more information.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation: If you are eligible under ICTAP, you must submit all required materials verifying your eligibility as listed in "Other Information."
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification: Submit a copy of your PMP certification from the Project Management Institute with your supporting documentation.
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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. Learn more about federal benefits.

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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.
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How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

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- Follow the prompts in USAJOBS to take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more details.
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
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Agency contact information

RRB Human Resources

Phone

(312) 751-4580

Email

recruit@rrb.gov

Address

Railroad Retirement Board
844 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
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Next steps

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