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IT Project Manager (Applications Software)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Herndon, Virginia
Closing date
Apr 22, 2021
Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Facilities Management Systems Division within the Office of System Modernization, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Smithsonian Institution.

The Division, in conjunction with supported user organizations, designs, and maintains automated information systems. The incumbent manages IT projects in the development, design, acquisition, test, implementation, maintenance, and modification of Smithsonian automated information systems.

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Responsibilities

  • Leads and directs other technical staff of series (GS-2210-14 and below Information Technology Specialists) as well as multiple contractors, in project management activities including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, configuration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of complex and large-scale, advanced technology automated information system (AIS) projects.
  • Supports the implementation of software which includes property portfolio, space management and utilization, CAD integration, leasing, geo-spatial, projects (capital, maintenance), facility assessments, reservations, building asset and inventory management facilities operations and maintenance (including call center, demand and planned work tasks, inspections, safety, and mobile technology), reimbursements and purchasing.
  • Focuses on leading efforts for the requirements, configuration, design, development, implementation, deployment and maintenance of the commercial-off-the-shelf product, IBM Tririga as well as other facilities COTS and in house developed facilities management systems. Serves as a member of a cross functional team for developing, implementing, maintaining and supporting multiple IBM Tririga facilities management software and other facilities management software applications.
  • Works with the development team to determine the handling of the exchange of data between legacy systems / databases using a variety of software development tools and software which include Oracle database software.
  • Develops and negotiates statements of work and budgets for IT work performed by an outsourcing party. Ensures that contractors are working within scope and are performing to the spirit and letter of the contract and are delivering on time, within budget and according to federal laws and policies.
  • Prepares and presents technical written proposals on IT projects for OFEO and OCIO managers as well as managers of IT functions in other Smithsonian units.


Travel Required

25% or less - Travel required is 25% or less of the time.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Qualifications

Experience: Specialized Experience Statement(s) GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system related to the work of this position. This specialized experience is defined as 1) Experience applying project management principles in leading teams on highly technical projects, and 2) experience with implementing software modules and functionality for enterprise software such as IBM Tririga Integrated Workplace Management Software (IWMS) or similar, and 3) experience applying multiple business concepts and operations, in leading the design, configuration, development, implementation, and operations of large, enterprise-wide software implementations of business application software such as the IBM Tririga IWMS or other similar enterprise software application suites.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

There is no education substitution at the GS-13 level.

In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience for all positions individuals must have related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
  • Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government). Provides information or assistance. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Effectively manages customer relationships.
  • Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered. Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate.
  • Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations.

  • The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

    Education

    Additional information

    Flexible Spending Accounts - http://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
    Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
    Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
    Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
    Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com
    Retirement Program - http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
    • Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques for implementing advanced computer technologies and software applications to design, develop, deploy, operate, maintain and enhance large enterprise management systems.
    • Knowledge of multiple facilities business concepts, standards and operations.
    • Knowledge and experience of IBM Tririga 10 or higher facilities management software and software modules
    • Knowledge of information technologies of database design (Oracle) and operations.
    • Ability to communicate in writing both to various audiences on IT issues and to prepare technical proposals and/or statement of work in accordance with contracting laws, policies, regulations and practices to support timely and accurate delivery of IT work.

    Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:

    Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above.

    Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above.

    Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree.

    This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.

    Important Note:

    The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

    To preview questions please click here .

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance
    Q Access Authorization

    Drug test required
    No

    Position sensitivity and risk
    Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

    Trust determination process
    Credentialing

    Required Documents

    Your application package should include the following documents:
    • Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder. If you want to receive full credit for relevant experience your resume MUST contain the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.

      USAJOBS has guidance on how to ensure that you submit a complete resume: If you have not written a Federal resume before, you may watch this Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel , or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ article on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
    • Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.


    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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