Program Manager

Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Transformation Management Organization (TMO), in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Program Manager serves as the Enterprise Data Management Manager and principal advisor to the Chief Transformation Officer on enterprise data strategy, governance, stewardship, quality, standards, policy, and the strategic use of data in support of Department-wide modernization.

The role leads enterprise data governance, integration, migration, quality, analytics, reporting, and metadata management. It defines data standards, establishes data stewardship models, manages master data, improves data quality, and supports interoperability across enterprise systems. The position also supports data integration for HR, payroll, financial management, identity management, analytics, cloud services, and shared services. It works with technical, functional, cybersecurity, privacy, and governance stakeholders to ensure enterprise data is reliable, secure, and usable.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector.
• Experience leading organization-wide data strategy or integration efforts that improve data quality, consistency, and usability.
• Experience developing and applying enterprise-level policies or standards to solve complex data or operational problems across multiple teams or organizations.
• Experience guiding senior leaders in using data to inform decisions and advance large modernization or transformation initiatives.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must pass a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must complete employment verification through E-Verify.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; selectees are subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
• If selected, must submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of the initial appointment date and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in one or more of the following are strongly desired: Certified Data Management Professional (DAMA/CDMP), cloud data engineer or architect certification, data governance certification, Informatica/Collibra/Alation or comparable platform certification, Agile/Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data governance, data integration, data migration, data quality, analytics, reporting, and metadata management.
• Define data standards, establish data stewardship models, manage master data, and improve data quality.
• Support interoperability across enterprise systems.
• Support data integration for HR, payroll, financial management, identity management, analytics, cloud services, and shared services.
• Work with technical, functional, cybersecurity, privacy, and governance stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and usable enterprise data.
• Advise the Chief Transformation Officer on enterprise data strategy, governance, stewardship, quality, standards, policy, and the strategic use of data for Department-wide modernization.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available, subject to agency policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized; final determination is made by the hiring official at the time of the job offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed