Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities may also apply to Job Announcement #21A-BN-306267-MPA-NMAAHC. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

• Responsible IT hardware and software projects related to design, development, operation, and deployment of new information technology, exhibition, web and education related related integrated computing technologies.
• Meets with customers to identify information system requirements for the museum. Analyzes requirements and designs or conducts background studies, cost-benefit analyses and/or any other research to insure end-product will meet customer needs.
• Develops plans for assigned projects ensuring that critical milestones will be met. Monitors milestones and activities to ensure completion of projects on schedule and within budget.
• Purchases or contracts for IT services, equipment, products, supplies or other necessary items. Prepares contract specifications, logistics plans, procurement plans, and quality assurance plans.
• Develops information system testing strategies, plans or scenarios.
• Establishes System Development Life-Cycle methodologies, project management procedures, tools and templates and supports strategic and tactical planning that reflects the Museum's mission and program goals.
• Prepares status reports and technical presentations for upper-level management.
• Supervises staff.

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.  For this position Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Working as a Project Manager using System Development lifecycle methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, DevOps, and related project management procedures and tools in order to plan and coordinate the design, development, testing, installation, and support of new and modified Information Technology (IT) systems. 2. Preparing contract specifications and supporting documentation such as Statements of Work and Quality Assurance Plans for IT services and equipment 3. Preparing and presenting business cases and conducting cost-benefit analyses and other research to ensure the end product will meet the customer’s needs. 

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

There is no education substitution at the GS-14 level.

In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience above, applicants work experience must demonstrate 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: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government).  Provides information or assistance. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.  Effectively manages customer relationships.
3. Oral Communication:  Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed.  Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience.  Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered.  Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate.
4. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations.

The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:

• Skill in using Project Management techniques.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive and highly effective analyses of IT systems.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to serve as COTR for IT related contracts.
• Skill in oral communication.
• Ability to supervise staff.

Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:

Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above.

Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above.

Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree.

This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.

Important Note:

Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.