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 position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed five years. Extensions are not possible under the announcement guidance, and the appointment may not be converted without further competition. The position requires a Secret clearance and cybersecurity work-role qualifications and continuing professional development under DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance. Business travel may be up to 25% of duty time.

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.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must obtain foundational cybersecurity work-role qualifications within 9 months and resident qualifications within 12 months, and complete 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work-role code, in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance. These requirements do not apply to Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering work roles.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Education cannot substitute for the required experience; qualification must be based on experience alone.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
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.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical expert and authoritative information source for all aspects of 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 producing 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 the project area.
Develop comprehensive information about system data inputs and outputs and related IT problems.