Supervisory IT Specialist

Food Safety and Inspection Service • Fort Collins, CO

14h

About The Position

The Branch Chief of the Capital Planning, Execution and Workforce Management Branch is located in the FSIS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Portfolio Governance Center. The position manages, directs, supervises, staffs, and coordinates a team responsible for investment, planning, and control activities for OCIO.

The role provides managerial and supervisory oversight of professional and administrative IT workforce operations, including government personnel and contractor investment analysts. It sets branch goals and priorities, manages resources and contracts, oversees investment planning and reporting, assesses IT system performance and portfolio risks, and serves as the Program Management Division’s primary liaison to FSIS on investment and portfolio matters.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of a one-year probationary period, unless previously served; a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period applies unless prior service is creditable.
• New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Federal employees must receive payments by direct deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• For GS-14: 52 weeks of progressively responsible specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 in the federal government, including leading or overseeing professional and technical personnel, managing program resources, and resolving complex issues affecting agency IT investments.
• Successfully complete the 2210 series USAHire assessment with a passing score, demonstrating proficiency in Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, and Problem Solving.
• Meet the minimum proficiency level for Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Information Management, Oral Communication, Teamwork, and Technical Competence, as determined by a panel review of the resume.
• The 2210 job series has no education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert managerial and supervisory oversight for professional and administrative IT workforce operations, including government personnel and contractor investment analysts.
• Set performance standards; execute personnel actions such as selections and promotions; manage training costs; allocate branch resources; and oversee division-administered contracts.
• Set, assess, and adjust branch goals, objectives, priorities, and operational plans.
• Formulate and implement decisions regarding workforce restructuring, program funding, and project lifecycles.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and support agency funding priorities.
• Direct staff in lifecycle consulting, OMB Unique Project Identifier assignments, and preparation of OMB Exhibit 300 and 53 documents.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of investment performance and respond to data calls from the department and/or Office of Management and Budget.
• Evaluate system performance, conduct portfolio risk assessments, and determine total cost of ownership for IT investments.
• Serve as the Program Management Division’s primary liaison to FSIS on investment and portfolio matters.
• Engage stakeholders to influence, negotiate, and secure critical resource allocations and policy compliance.
• Build institutional relationships by meeting regularly with FSIS CFO, OCIO, and Program Area personnel, and provide professional expertise within FSIS and external organizations.

Benefits

• Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual may be available to selectees.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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