SummaryThis position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ).This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. Learn more about this agency ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent serves as the key advisor to the Chief of the Information Technology Program Management Office (PMO), and is responsible for a variety of PMO management functions such as performing program and project reviews that include review of cost, schedule, scope and associated contracts for the programs or project(s). Leading the analysis for the organizations programs and projects to ensure compliance with EOIR and OIT policy and procedures.Duties include but are not limited to the following:Assists in developing complex IT program and project management process and procedure development and implementation;Performs continuous monitoring and measurement of the OIT IT PMO programs and projects to ensure adherence to organizational policy, processes and procedures;Participate in program and project oversight covering the analyses, continuous monitoring, stakeholder coordination, approvals, trends analyses to ensure that the program and/or project are being managed in adherence with organizational policy and processes;Coordinate the analysis and review of IT hardware, software, security and architecture program and project implementations;Assists the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracts which support the PMO.Travel Required Not requiredSupervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Similar jobs Information Technology Project Managers Information Technology Specialist (It Specialist) Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or National. You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test. Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable. Probationary period will apply. May be required to file a Financial Disclosure. Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (see Additional Information section) Qualifications In order to qualify for the Information Technology Specialist position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:Experience Requirements: You must have IT-related experience in each of the following four competencies listed below which must be supported by the information contained in your resume and other application materials.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties:Assisting the program manager with the development of IT policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives for an organization;Performing a variety of technical work that supports the program and project acquisition lifecycle for procurement of supplies, services, and/or construction associated with IT programs and projects;Developing and/or reviewing IT program or project to incorporate into organizational policies, planning, or budgets; ANDPerforming analysis, continual reviews and/or auditing of the IT programs and projects to ensure they are adhering to policies and procedures to include the following project activities: planning, risk management, and cost estimation.(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)Note, if your qualifying experience is from federal employment, please provide your SF-50 showing the highest grade level held in the federal service.Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationConditions of Employment: Only US Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the US and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both US citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the US, must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the US, 2) worked for the US overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria and must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here.Active Duty Service Members expected to be released or discharged from active duty service may submit a written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Without this documentation, you will not receive tentative veterans' preference and your application will be evaluated based on the job application materials submitted. Veterans' preference must be verified prior to appointment.COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Additional Information: As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (eg, telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement once determined by your component. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy. Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.Applicants applying under Delegated Examining (all US citizens) procedures will be rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your score may be lowered and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. Candidates placed in the "Best Qualified" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager for further review and consideration.You will be rated based on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) or competencies:Oral CommunicationProject ManagementTechnical CompetenceNOTE: In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the education and/or specialized experience that is required. Your resume MUST contain your full name, some form of contact information (phone number, email address and/or living address), and the following employment information:Employer name and location for each position held.From and to dates (MM/YY-MM/YY or from MM/YY to "present") for each position held. The month and year is required to fully credit your time.For part-time positions, please include number of hours worked per week, positions that do not include this information will be assumed as full-time (40 hours a week).Grade/levels held for each federal position. (Ex. GS-11; IR-06; FV-G; etc.)Detailed descriptions of experience under each position held. (Applicants must provide specific supporting examples to show that they meet the qualifications of the position shown in the announcement.)Any submitted documents not required or requested for this vacancy will not be considered (ie training certificates, case filings, letter of recommendations, etc.).(ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL SELECTION.) Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness, Credentialing Help Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes:1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. (Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section)2. A complete initial Assessment Questionnaire.3. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable to you:Transcripts, if qualifying based on education. (Must include your name, college name and address, courses, dates attended, major and degree, cumulative grade point average (GPA), any honors received, and date the degree was awarded/conferred.)CTAP/ICTAP documents (Please see the Additional Information section)If your qualifying experience is from Federal employment, please provide your SF50 showing the highest grade level held in the Federal service.Veterans' Preference and documents: (DD214 MEMBER-4 copy, SF-15, and required documentation that is acceptable proof of your claim for preference.) If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you claim on your resume. You must submit a DD214 Member-4 Copy,"Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and separation under honorable conditions. If you are entitled to veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, award of the Purple Heart, or derived preference, you must submit an SF15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference," and required documentation that is acceptable proof of your claim for preference. (eg An official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying the veteran's service-connected disability and combined disability rating.) For more information on Veterans' Preference click here.Schedule A: To be considered for a Schedule A appointment, you must submit proof of your disability. This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits. You must submit valid documentation regardless of the date of determination of your disability. Proof of disability documentation needs to specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule A. It does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters click here.The Schedule A letter must be separate from any Veterans' Preference documentation.Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salaries above are an approximation. Help BenefitsA career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.