IT Program Manager
About The Position
The IT Program Manager serves as the District IT Chief, providing expert technical and analytical advice on information management and technology for USACE Military Programs and Civil Works. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, cybersecurity, and fiscal management to plan and direct the district’s complex IT program, which supports the organization’s mission. The incumbent serves as the primary technical expert and authoritative source for the assigned area, supporting customer satisfaction, systems implementation and operability, technical oversight, and on-site quality assurance. The role reviews completed work for soundness, effectiveness, feasibility, and compliance with requirements; plans and coordinates studies to determine IM/IT needs; and develops comprehensive information about system inputs, outputs, and related IT problems. The position requires a Secret clearance and completion and maintenance of specified cyber work-role qualifications and professional development.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- One year of specialized experience, typically at the GS-12 level, including conducting studies to determine IM/IT requirements for computer software and hardware design; developing new or modified IT system plans and policies; testing to identify and remedy program-development issues; and presenting technical reports or briefings on IT software/hardware design.
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Must obtain and maintain foundational cyber work-role qualifications within 9 months and resident qualifications within 12 months, as applicable to the assigned work role and proficiency level.
- Complete 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work-role code; hours may overlap across codes.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
- Must qualify through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
- Business travel of up to 25% of duty time.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical expert and authoritative source of information for the assigned area of responsibility.
- Support customer satisfaction, systems implementation and operability, technical oversight, and on-site quality assurance.
- 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 project areas.
- Develop comprehensive information on system data inputs and outputs and related IT problems.
- Conduct studies to determine IM/IT requirements for computer software and hardware design.
- Develop new or modified IT system plans and policies.
- Conduct testing to identify and remedy issues in program development.
- Present technical reports or briefings on IT software and hardware design.
- Maintain required cyber work-role qualifications and complete continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
- Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
