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Supervisory IT Specialist

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Center for Scientific Review (CSR)
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Summary

Serve as Chief, Strategic Planning & Implementation (SPI) Branch located in the Division of Planning Analysis and Information Management (DPAIM). Identify, develop and oversee holistic large-scale IT initiatives that modernize, support and advance CSR's immediate and long-term strategic business objectives and enterprise architecture goals. Serve as a guiding arm and resource for CSR's cybersecurity and enterprise system efforts.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/02/2022 to 06/06/2022
Salary
$148,484 to - $176,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Montgomery County, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NIH-CSR-MP-22-11500241
Control number
657033900

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Duties

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  • Oversee, develop, and implement comprehensive portfolio and project management processes designed to address current state or inform on areas of concern, map process improvement activities, and track the implementation of new investments.
  • Provide leadership for the expanding use of information resources as a major goal of CSR?s strategic goals.
  • Identify opportunities, challenges, and risks, and develop standardized, streamlined business processes and workflows that align with platform solution requirements.
  • Serves as a partner in the development of CSR's Strategic IT Plan that includes budget requirements to ensure linkage to CSR's revitalization goals.
  • Lead engagement activities between stakeholders, management, and IT development teams to strengthen relationships, gain understanding of the needs and issues impacting CSR.
  • Aid in prioritizing IT projects such as business intelligence, security, mobile applications, productivity tools, and social networking websites, and ensure alignment with the strategic objectives.
  • Serve as supervisor of a team consisting of Program Analysts, Lead IT Specialists, IT Specialists, and contract support.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 position you must have: IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates all of the following four competencies:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; and
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; and
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; and
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Additionally, in order to qualify for this Supervisory IT Specialist, GS-2210 position at the GS-15 level, your resume must reflect at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing the following types of tasks: overseeing IT projects that support an organization's cybersecurity and enterprise architecture goals; collaborating on strategies for technical infrastructure and application architecture; developing policy documents and strategic plans related to IT activities and priorities; and implementing an enterprise governance structure that aligns IT initiatives with business needs.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11500241

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

  • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  • Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Employees providing healthcare or services in support of healthcare (Healthcare Workforce) may be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine because they are expected to perform duties that put them in contact or potential contact with patients. We may request COVID-19 vaccination, and other vaccination documentation from Healthcare Workforce personnel at any point during the onboarding process or at any time during your employment with NIH.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
  • Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
  • Location will be as advertised but may be negotiable in the future as a remote position, after selection and an onboarding period.
  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html.

How you will be evaluated

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


Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

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. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

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