Summary "FLETC's mission is to train and support the training of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers and international partners that are responsible for enforcing laws, treaties, and regulations within the United States and abroad." Click here to learn more. Responsibilities Serving as a IT Program Manager GS-2210-14 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Directorate. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Systems Project manager responsible for performing enterprise project management functions for geographically disbursed enterprise. The position manages stakeholder relationships with senior executives, line-of-business owners, contractors, and customers from various federal agencies. The position proposes, plans, and implements highly complex, state-of-the-art technology-based solutions to meet a variety of law enforcement training activities and supporting administrative functions. The position is responsible for establishing, managing, and leading diverse integrated project teams (IPTs) that are responsible for the planning, development, and implementation activities of a broad range of major and non-major enterprise technology-based solutions. The position is assigned projects that may require special management attention because of the investments' importance the mission; the investments' high development, operating, or maintenance costs; or the investments' significant role in the administration of programs, finances, property, or other resources. Typical duties include: Providing leadership for and use of in-house and off-the-shelf project management tools, formal stage/gate reviews, integrated project teams, and activities integral to the component's standardized project management principles and structured project development methodology. Providing guidance with the prioritization of conflicting demands for limited resources based on mission requirements; assists with the development of Budgetary Estimates for projects and tasks to identify resources necessary to complete the stated requirements. Serving as the primary liaison directly supporting the Deputy CIO and Chief, IT Operations with DHS OCIO for matters related to digital transformation efforts which may include attending DHS OCIO or other DHS Components planning meetings (virtual and in person), as required, to ensure projects align with DHS priorities. Forming, managing, and leading integrated project teams of subject matter experts from various directorates and organizations, as needed. Ensuring that systems comply with various federal laws, including Section 50 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Privacy Act, Federal Acquistion Regulation, and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Coordinating with the FLETC Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure the IT solutions proposed and delivered within all supported FLETC systems support the technical, operational, and managerial controls needed to protect the information technology infrastructure; reviews cybersecurity statutes and regulations for applicability and program impacts; identifies cybersecurity program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades; ensures system security configuration guidelines are followed and compliance. Developing methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts [T0072]; Coordinating with systems architects and developers, as needed, to provide oversight in the development of design solutions [T0045]; Coordinating and making recommendations regarding configuration management [T0156]; Coordinating with various project leads to ensure the development of cost estimates for new or modified system(s) [T0463]; Participating in the acquisition process as necessary [T0407]; Gathering feedback on customer satisfaction and internal service performance to foster continual improvement [T0377]. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. Specialized Experience: You qualify at the GS-14 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to provide leadership and guidance, assist with budgetary estimates, serve as a liaison, form, manage and lead project teams, comply with federal laws and regulations, support technical, operational, and managerial controls to protect infrastructure; develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance and assurance efforts. The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: 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. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Education Not Applicable Additional Information Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this moderate risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Work Environment: The majority of the work is performed in an office setting. The position must be able to visit on-site and off-site locations. The position does spend time in private or on public transportation in conjunction with travel to meetings and visits to other government offices or contractor facilities. Working hours are within the typical workday; however, major and non-major IT projects may require overtime or weekend support. Temperatures in computer and network communications facilities are controlled to accommodate the hardware and may necessitate exposure to uncomfortable conditions. The work area involves everyday risks or discomforts that require standard safety precautions. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing for long periods of time. Position may need to travel to attend meetings and conferences away from the work site. Position may frequently be involved in the design and installation of the integration of enterprise IT projects. The position may be exposed to high noise levels and cold temperatures in the telecommunication and data communication facilities. The position may need to lift and carry electronics, occasionally weighing up to 50 pounds. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov.