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IT Program Manager (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking a skilled individual to serve as the Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) Services Office Chief. You will provide leadership to a group of technical professionals; ensure strategic planning, roadmaps, references, and future state architectures align to the strategic plan and other service line roadmaps; provide input to set priorities and execute projects and initiatives; and, oversee resources, governance and policy.

Overview

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Open date: 06/20/2023
Closed date: 06/22/2023
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$136,908 - $183,500 per year

Salary range reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries of the locations. Actual salary range varies by selectee(s) location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
HQ-23-DE-12007227-RW
Control number
732496600

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Duties

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  • Defines jobs, selects employees, and assigns work; defines technical work requirements and milestones; evaluates the organization and employee accomplishments by accepting or rejecting work products
  • Coordinates with information technology experts and subject matter experts on relevant issues and reach consensus with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Exercises authority in Identity, Credentialing and Access planning, support systems, resources and technologies that produces benefits to OCIO and its customers
  • Collaborates with all OCIO Enterprise Programs, Missions, and Centers to meet the business requirements
  • Provides oversight of Identity, Credentialing and Access governance and policy oversight, and audits
  • Coordinates with the WCS Strategy and Business Management Office the health, performance, and risks associated with Identity, Credentialing and Access service delivery activities
  • Leads development/maintenance of metrics to measure efficiency and implement continual improvement of Identity, Credentialing and Access service delivery
  • Ensures the effectiveness, management, execution of governance, and policy across the Identity, Credentialing and Access Services (e.g., membership, topics, meeting facilitation, scheduling, etc.)

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
  • A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required
  • Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
  • The location will be determined upon selection but must be at one of the locations indicated within the announcement.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level

  • Planning, delivering, and maintaining IT services using The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
  • Leading or overseeing cross-functional teams to meet IT service delivery requirements and formulating new conceptsto operate optimally and achieve IT key objectives
  • Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on a wide range of critical IT issues
  • Contributing to Strategic planning and technical roadmaps
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You MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  2. Customer 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • IT Service Management and Delivery Operations
  • IT System and Requirements Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking

NASA considers 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.

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