Information Technology Specialist (Project Management)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

This role offers an opportunity to serve as an I/T project manager within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The successful candidate will lead various project efforts to improve enterprise technology solutions to enhance public health services, requiring specialized IT experience and project management certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Senior Level or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning, scheduling, execution, and implementation of IT project efforts.
• Developing and managing IT governance frameworks and roadmaps.
• Planning and executing project management activities and functions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

This position is located with the Division of Health Information Technology Modernization and Operations (DHITMO). The purpose of this position is to serve as an information technology (I/T) project manager and oversee the successful planning, scheduling, execution, and implementation of various project efforts to deliver or enhance enterprise technology solutions in support of the DHITMO mission. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory I/T Specialist or designee.

Duties

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who previously applied do not need to re-apply, unless submitting updated and/or missing information.


Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job:
IT Specialist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/ .

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Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

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.

In addition to the Basic Requirements , you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GS-13: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Experience managing all aspects of acquisition lifecycle projects/processes in an information technology organization and/or industry; to include Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements, gathering requirements, performing development, testing, system integration, production, fielding, sustainment, and product improvements functions/activities with contracts/investments in excess of 5 million dollars.
• Experience developing and managing integrated IT governance frameworks and roadmaps using current and emerging best practice methodologies to ensure information technology investments support business objectives.
• Experience planning, executing and implementing Project Management activities and functions, including scheduling, policy planning, documentation, market research, alternative analysis, earned value management, and integrating Business Case and Life Cycle Cost Estimates.
• Experience developing comprehensive time-phased and budgeted programs designed to meet mission requirements as well as cost, schedule, and performance goal parameters.

NOTE: Your resume must demonstrate all specialized experience listed above.


SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR
A selective factor is a competency/knowledge, skill, ability (KSA) or special qualification without which a candidate could not perform the duties of this position in a satisfactory manner. There is a selective factor applied in addition to the basic requirements and minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants who do not meet this selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. This position requires the following certification(s):

• Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Senior Level or Project Management Professional (PMP).

NOTE: Proof of certification must be submitted at the time of application submission.


You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

About the company

The United States Department of Health and Human Services, also known as the Health Department, is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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