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IT Program Manager (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

You will serve as the Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD) Product Owner in a collaborative role between Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) with the critical responsibility of leveraging platform technologies and enabling major service delivery changes.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 04/01/2022
Closed date: 04/05/2022
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$111,521 - $176,300 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 14 - 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
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
HQ-22-DE-11432014-CWO
Control number
645381300

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Duties

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  • Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Acts as the Product Owner for Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD) within NSSC's environment; responsible for the configuration and optimization of HRSD to provide the Human Capital User Experience in coordination with NSSC IT CS and OCIO.
  • Has responsibility for ServiceNow HRSD, Employee Service Center (ESC) and any new custom ServiceNow application (App Engine) in support of OCHCO HC EX (Human Capital User Experience) capability.
  • Recommends HRSD/ESC and custom application development priorities to the HC APMB; provides recommendations to inform the OCHCO IT Strategic Roadmap.
  • Coordinates and directs all HRSD and App Engine development in accordance with OCHCO priorities and NSSC HR Service Delivery Requirements; coordinates directly with NSSC HRIS team.
  • Sets the cadence and requirements for all HRSD scrum activities; coordinates release schedule with NSSC IT CS.
  • Establishes testing and documentation requirements in coordination with NSSC IRD.
  • Coordinates with NSSC IRD and/or OCIO on behalf of OCHCO for ongoing licensing, platform-level testing and any future requirements; participates in the NSSC ServiceNow Steering Committee.
  • Aligns to the OCIO's future strategies for ServiceNow.
  • Serves as a HRSD expert and stays abreast of changes in ServiceNow technologies and license opportunities.
  • Enables OCHCO's service delivery transformation by consulting with functional teams on the possibilities to leverage HRSD and other ServiceNow capabilities.

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 investigation
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
  • The location will be determined upon selection but must be at one of the locations indicated within the announcement.
  • If selected, you may discuss the possibility of remote work with your supervisor.
  • Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.

Qualifications

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

  • Practicing adoption and management of IT Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management governance, and IT Service Management tools;
  • Participating in the development of service delivery strategies and/or plans for organizational IT Strategic Plans and industry best practices; and
  • Participating on cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
  • Leading and/or overseeing major/enterprise-level IT service management operations, strategic planning and processes to improve IT efficiencies and effectiveness;
  • Practicing/processing adoption and management of IT Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management governance, and IT Service Management tools;
  • Developing service delivery strategies and/or plans for organizational IT Strategic Plans and industry best practices; and
  • Leading and/or overseeing cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
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If you are qualifying based on experience, 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

If you are selected, NASA may request information regarding your vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Due to COVID-19, NASA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 30 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.

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 on 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
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • IT Program Management
  • Technical Competence
  • IT Service Management and Delivery Operations
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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Agency contact information

NASA Shared Services Contact Center
Phone
1-877-677-2123
Fax
1-866-779-6772
Email
nssc-contactcenter@mail.nasa.gov
Address
NASA Headquarters
300 E St SW
Washington, DC 20546
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