The position is located in the General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS),Office of Information Technology Category (ITC), Office of Enterprise Technology Solutions, VIRTUAL.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Summary
The position is located in the General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS),Office of Information Technology Category (ITC), Office of Enterprise Technology Solutions, VIRTUAL.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. NOTE: Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp
As an IT Program Manager (ENTARCH/INFOSEC) you will provide day to day operational and strategic leadership to the Division:
Lead IT Program Management activities such as managing, organizing, analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating multiple complex agency projects throughout the project life cycle.
Lead large transformation initiatives to modernize complex legacy business systems and/or network infrastructure.
Provide technical guidance and assistance on matters about enterprise network and security architecture utilizing various laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and services to manage and implement security and technical requirements.
Lead analytical and customer outreach work to ensure FAS IT products and services meet state-of-the-art information security requirements with FISMA, EO, FIPS, NIST and CISA requirements.
Conduct life cycle cost studies, budget formulation, acquisition management and performance management of system, network and/or application development, operations, and maintenance.
Monitor existing IT materials and conduct comparative analysis of competitor materials.
Participate in meetings, committees, and working groups as a senior technical subject matter expert.
Develop strategic stakeholder outreach materials, including marketing collateral, talking points, reactive press statements/Q&A, workshops, meetings, seminars, conferences, white papers, infographics, solicitation templates, social media, podcasts, and videocasts.
Relevant experience and/or education (as noted on the GSA website).
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You may be required to serve a trial period.
You must apply on-line via the GSA website.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-15 base salary range starts at $136,908 (based on Step 1, outside of locality pay areas) to $183,500 (San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA includes locality pay). Locality pay will be determined once the duty location has been established.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.
Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
Customer Service - skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is defined as experience leading program management, design, and acquisition of telecommunications, Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Information technology (IT), network security, on-premise, cloud, and emerging technologies. Experience must include:
Leading IT Program Management activities such as managing, organizing, analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating multiple complex agency projects throughout the project life cycle.
Leading large transformation initiatives to modernize complex legacy business systems and/or network infrastructure.
Conducting life cycle cost studies, budget formulation, acquisition management and performance management of system, network and/or application development, operations, and maintenance.
Providing technical guidance and assistance on matters about enterprise network and security architecture utilizing various laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and services to manage and implement security and technical requirements.
Participating in meetings, committees, and working groups as a senior technical subject matter expert.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit Status
None
Management Rights
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
Diversity
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is:
Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Expert knowledge of program management, IT laws, regulations, methodologies, and/or policies to provide sound and authoritative technical guidance on all security related issues. Mastery of laws and regulations governing the acquisition and use of information technology.
Expert knowledge of state-of-the-art information security products and services available to Government and private industry to analyze security requirements, assess project feasibility, and define current and future information assurance environments.
Expert knowledge of information defense systems, defense in depth strategies, identity access management, information access management, business process mapping, penetration testing, and IT forensics. Knowledge equivalent to such systems security certifications as CISSP, CNSS, CAP, SSCP, or CSSLP. Expert knowledge of IT laws, regulations, methodologies, and/or policies to provide sound and authoritative technical guidance on all security related issues. Mastery of laws and regulations governing the acquisition and use of information technology.
Mastery knowledge of information technology systems security concepts and principles and awareness of emerging technologies and their applications to information assurance processes.
Ability to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods.
Ability to make applicable IT security recommendations to FAS and GSA leadership.
Mastery skill in oral communication to make formal and informal presentations and to present sensitive recommendations to higher level management.
Ability to communicate with current and potential clients, including the ability to effectively define and describe FAS services and capabilities, and to rapidly develop an understanding of clients’ needs and to address them.
Ability to obtain compliance with policies from activities nationwide, to articulate positions/policy of vast technical complexity, and to represent the agency on interagency task forces.
Applications will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Certain selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees will be given new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you will receive priority consideration.
Qualification requirements depend on the job being filled.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CPS)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CPS)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
