IT Project Mgr., IT Program Mgr., Senior Tech Advisor, (Direct Hire) (9 Month Register)

Duties

WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at :

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas : Anywhere within Information Technology.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Plans, manages and coordinates the implementation of projects; identifies customers' information system requirements to determine activities to be performed by sub-organizations within IT;
• Assigns accountability for the completion of major project segments; determines final deliverables. Identifies, coordinates and integrates the activities of IT personnel / organizations and customer organizations involved in the project implementation;

Leads project implementation teams. Defines, coordinates, develops and manages project master plans.

• Develops, coordinates, integrates and maintains Project Progress review documentation; monitors and tracks the creation and status of all related Security certifications and Request for Information Services (RIS) documents;
• Plans, leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates, evaluates, and is accountable for the overall success of the information technology program, ensuring alignment with critical strategic objectives and agency priorities.

Sets a series of annual, multiyear, or similar types of long-range work plans and schedules for in-service work. Assures implementation of the goals and objectives for IT program(s).

Determines the best approach or works with other high-level managers to determine the best approach for resolving budget windfalls and / or shortages;

and plans for long-range staffing needs. Works closely with other high-level program officials in the development of overall program goals and objectives.

Ensures the work efforts achieve the outcome specified within the agency's business and information technology strategies, including appropriate strategic, life-cycle management, and capital IT investment plans.

Work includes project selection, prioritization, evaluation and monitoring, cost schedule management, risk management, quality management, and resource allocations.

Manages the execution of all planning, marketing, budget development and execution, customer support, acquisition, and contractual activities associated with the program(s) to include acquisition planning, preparing Statements of Work, and requests for proposals and information.

• Develops, modifies and reviews the IT sections of project plans. Recommends acceptance or rejection of plans developed by contractor.
• Provides technical and procedural information to taxpayers and their representatives over the telephone and in writing.
• Researches and analyzes information retrieved from automated and manual systems to verify financial information and to conduct investigations.
• Makes lien determinations and referrals to other business units and initiates adjustments on tax accounts to ensure proper assessments, filing status, or application of payment.
• Leading Change core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.

Inherent to this Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

Leading People core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.

Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

• Results Driven core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Directs the implementation of project plans to meet objectives.
• Directs and monitors integration activities performed by IRS and contractor technical staff. Identifies and documents integration issues, risks and gaps.
• Establishes project documentation requirements or procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.

g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD) ) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.

Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.

As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.

S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))

Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work;

part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month / year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement :

You must meet the following special requirements :

GS-13 LEVEL : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes : Experience that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled.

This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design.

This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and / or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

GS-14 LEVEL : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes : Experience that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled.

This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design.

This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and / or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

GS-15 LEVEL : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below. You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service : Specialized experience for this position includes : Experience that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled.

This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design.

This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and / or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

For more information on qualifications please refer to .

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .

FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• This is both Bargaining and Non-Bargaining unit positions.
• Tour of Duty : Day shift - start and stop times are between 6 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position will be conditional on obtaining and maintaining a High Risk Security Clearance.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Positions will be filled at the GS-13, GS 14 and GS 15 levels with 300 positions. If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.

This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space requirements.

Applicants must apply and / or update their applications by 11 : 59 pm ET at the closing date. Eligible applicants in the highest category who apply by the initial cut-off date will be considered first.

If additional vacancies exist , applicants who applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest category will be considered next.

Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) 11 / 30 / 2024.

Benefits

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. .

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.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (If Applicable) - active, current registration / license
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent);

OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

How to Apply

This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.

Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.

m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11 / 29 / 2024 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00 a.

m. - 4 : 00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 11 / 29 / 2024.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link :

• To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
• You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents.

To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.

To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).

To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 11 / 29 / 2024.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account ().

There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account : .

All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : .

Agency contact information

IRS Brookhaven External

Email

Address

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20224

Next steps

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We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS.

Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status.

For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

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