Supervisory Information Technology Project Manager

Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Inspector General in the U.S. Department of Justice seeks IT professionals for the IT Operations team, with opportunities spanning software development, cloud and network engineering, security, and project management.

A probationary period or trial period may be required, and candidates should have specialized IT experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. This is a strong public-service career path.

Qualifications

• Accountability for high-quality, timely results and responsible decision-making.
• Inspires and sustains cooperative working relationships within teams.
• Keeps up-to-date on technology and secures IT systems.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages IT projects and resources.
• Anticipates and meets internal and external customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervising IT professionals by assigning and reviewing work.
• Providing leadership for IT projects and programs across lifecycles.
• Managing IT project teams: priorities, progress, issues, stakeholders.
• Developing IT project plans, governance, risk, and performance measures.
• Offering technical leadership and evaluating new IT delivery approaches.

Skills

Accountability

Team Building

Technology Management

Project Management

Customer Service

Job description

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We offer excellent work-life flexibilities. The OIG's IT Division offers advanced and entry-level opportunities to Software Application Developers, Cloud and Network Engineers, Security Specialists, Project Managers and Customer Support Technicians. This position is to fill a position with the IT Operations team.

Probationary Information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Basic Requirement

1. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
2. Team Building - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust. Develops leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding employees.
3. Technology Management: Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
4. Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
5. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Specialized Experience:

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level obtained in the public or private sector. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as:

1. Supervising IT professionals by assigning and reviewing work, establishing performance expectations, evaluating performance, developing employees, and addressing performance issues.
2. Providing leadership and oversight for IT projects and programs throughout implementation lifecycle, ensuring alignment with missing requirements, established schedules, available sources, and defined performance objectives.
3. Managing IT project teams by establishing priorities, assigning work, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and coordinating with stakeholders.
4. Developing IT project plans, governance processes, risk management strategies, and performance measures to support successful project delivery.
5. Providing technical leadership and expertise on IT projects; evaluating and recommending the adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering and optimizing IT services.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent).