The Office of Information Technology for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is responsible for the development, installation, and maintenance of the management information systems for the Agency. This position reports to the Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO).
This is a 1-year reimbursable detail opportunity.
Summary
The Office of Information Technology for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is responsible for the development, installation, and maintenance of the management information systems for the Agency. This position reports to the Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure
Exercises delegated authority to oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of the information technology program including development, assignment, and higher- level clearance of goals and objectives for subordinate staff.
Exercises discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organization's budget.
Exercises final authority for the full range of personnel actions and organization design proposals recommended by other offices.
Ensures the development and maintenance of a comprehensive integrated agency wide program of information management for determining and analyzing information system needs of all organizational units and coordinating information needs to maximize effective use of existing agency resources.
Analyzes all agency information needs; conceptualizing integrated information systems; consulting with other top level officials to determine which information systems are feasible and practical; and ultimately providing an integrated planning system for a complete management information system within FMCS.
Prepares and submits special and/or periodic reports and projects as required by FMCS management, other Government agencies, and public law.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Selectee must meet/maintain suitability and security requirements, as determined by a background investigation.
Must be currently at the grade level of the detail.
This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient information to indicate specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 grade level or pay band in the Federal government.
Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate the following:
Leading and managing IT staff, including setting priorities, providing guidance, and ensuring team performance
Providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of IT-related issues, including cybersecurity, data management, and system architecture;
Developing and implementing IT policies and procedures, and providing guidance to staff on their application.
Communicating with all levels of management presenting delicate positions on controversial or sensitive matters in a professional manner to support the mission.
Overseeing project staff who monitor activities and evaluate accomplishments and risk management principles;
Applying leadership skills in supervising, planning, executing, and overseeing the work of subordinates;
Applying project management principles, methods, and practices; developing strategic plans and scheduled; and defining key milestones and deliverables; and
Applying cybersecurity concepts, principles, methods, and practices sufficient to plan and carry out difficult and complex assignments and develop new methods, approaches, or procedures, and to provide advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex Cybersecurity issues.
Your resume must have complete information. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Qualifications must be met by the Closing Date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 11:59pm EDT on the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This is a full-time Detail.
AGENCY POLICIES:
Security Background - A Public Trust background is a requirement of this position. Failure to pass the required level of background may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating:
You will be rated on the following Competency for this position:
Information Technology Program Management
Interpersonal Skills
Managing Human Resources
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
A structured interview will be conducted as a second assessment.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD FURNISH THE FOLLOWING, AS SHOWN BELOW.PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AS FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
1. A current, complete resume (REQUIRED);
2. Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (REQUIRED -once you begin the application process, your browser will automatically direct you);
3. A copy of your last or latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which depicts your title, current grade/step, salary, work schedule, etc. (REQUIRED);
4. A copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal (REQUIRED).
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNREQUESTED DOCUMENTATION: Please DO NOT submit examples of work products, writing samples, letters of reference, pictures, or training certificates unless the vacancy announcement specifically asks for them; they will not be forwarded to the interview panel and/or selecting official.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is entered, uploaded (i.e. resume) and submitted prior to the closing date. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59PM (EDT) pm on 07/08/2025 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account https://www.usajobs.gov/. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Note: To update a previously Saved or Incomplete application follow these instructions:
Log into your USAJobs account
Click on "Application Status" button on the left-hand side of the page
Click on the "Title" of the job you have applied to; it will take you back to the original page of that job announcement
Click on the "Update Application" button in the box on the right-hand side of the announcement; this will take you back to the last page of your application where you uploaded your previous documents
Refer to the "Please Note" statement at the top of the page and follow the instructions to update your application
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement. If you indicate you meet the job qualifications for the announcement but your resume and/or supporting documentation does not confirm your rating, you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Once the review of the candidates has been completed, a list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD FURNISH THE FOLLOWING, AS SHOWN BELOW.PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AS FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
1. A current, complete resume (REQUIRED);
2. Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (REQUIRED -once you begin the application process, your browser will automatically direct you);
3. A copy of your last or latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which depicts your title, current grade/step, salary, work schedule, etc. (REQUIRED);
4. A copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal (REQUIRED).
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNREQUESTED DOCUMENTATION: Please DO NOT submit examples of work products, writing samples, letters of reference, pictures, or training certificates unless the vacancy announcement specifically asks for them; they will not be forwarded to the interview panel and/or selecting official.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is entered, uploaded (i.e. resume) and submitted prior to the closing date. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59PM (EDT) pm on 07/08/2025 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account https://www.usajobs.gov/. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Note: To update a previously Saved or Incomplete application follow these instructions:
Log into your USAJobs account
Click on "Application Status" button on the left-hand side of the page
Click on the "Title" of the job you have applied to; it will take you back to the original page of that job announcement
Click on the "Update Application" button in the box on the right-hand side of the announcement; this will take you back to the last page of your application where you uploaded your previous documents
Refer to the "Please Note" statement at the top of the page and follow the instructions to update your application
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement. If you indicate you meet the job qualifications for the announcement but your resume and/or supporting documentation does not confirm your rating, you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Once the review of the candidates has been completed, a list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
