IT Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The District IT Chief works under the general direction of the Division Information Technology (IT) Chief, who provides broad guidance and direction. The incumbent serves as the G6 and USACE CIO primary staff expert for coordinating and integrating new information technology and implementing enterprise automation, telecommunications, visual information, records, and publications needs, systems, and equipment. This is a term appointment not to exceed five years and may not be converted without further competition. Extensions are not possible under the guidance stated in the announcement. The position requires a Secret clearance and may require business travel of up to 25% of duty time. The employee must meet and maintain the applicable DoD and Army cyber work-role qualification and continuous professional development requirements. The role requires one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must meet the stated time-in-grade requirement. The position also requires a one-year probationary period. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience conducting studies to determine IM/IT requirements for computer software and hardware design.
One year of specialized experience developing new or modified IT system plans and policies.
One year of specialized experience conducting testing to identify and remedy issues in program development.
One year of specialized experience presenting technical reports or briefings for IT software/hardware design.
Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Meet the applicable DoD and supplemental Army cyber work-role qualification requirements: foundational qualifications within 9 months, resident qualifications within 12 months, and 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work-role code; requirements apply to each assigned cyber work role except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering.
Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Meet the applicable employment authority eligibility category and provide required proof of eligibility.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
The position requires a one-year probationary period.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
Applicants must demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical expert and authoritative information source for the assigned area of responsibility.
Ensure customer satisfaction, systems implementation and operability, technical oversight, and on-site quality assurance for assigned work.
Review completed work for soundness of approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results, feasibility of recommendations, and adherence to requirements.
Plan, organize, and coordinate studies to determine total information management/information technology (IM/IT) requirements for project areas.
Develop comprehensive information about system data inputs and outputs and related IT problems.