Senior IT Specialist (Project Manager)

About this role

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience planning, directing, and managing large-scale, multi-million dollar, multi-year information technology (IT) projects or programs; providing oversight of contract cost, schedule, staffing, and technical performance; developing and implementing IT policies, standards, and procedures; conducting technical evaluations of IT infrastructure and enterprise solutions; leading or chairing source evaluation panels and participating in federal IT acquisition and contract management; and communicating complex technical or policy issues to senior management and stakeholders.

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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.

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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Experience Managing Large-Scale, Complex IT Projects Technical Knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Enterprise Solutions Experience with Federal IT Acquisition and Contract Management Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, and Change Management Communication and Leadership Skills A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume.