Supervisory IT Specialist

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture—FSIS/OCIO is seeking a Branch Chief of Capital Planning, Execution and Workforce Management to lead a team responsible for IT workforce operations, investment analytics, and lifecycle management.

The role focuses on setting performance standards, supervising staff, and directing funding and contracts. The position requires strong governance, cross-agency collaboration, and experience with budget planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national required.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959 or exemption.
• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check required.
• Completion of probationary period (one year), unless previously served.
• Supervisory/managerial probationary period may apply.
• Direct Deposit required for federal payments.
• E-Verify employment verification required.
• False statements can lead to disciplinary action including removal.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert managerial and supervisory oversight for professional and administrative IT workforce operations, including government personnel and contractor investment analysts.
• Sets performance standards, executes personnel actions, manages training costs, allocates branch resources, and oversees contracts.
• Sets, assesses, and adjusts goals, objectives, priorities, and plans for the branch; handles workforce restructuring, program funding, and project lifecycles.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and supports agency funding priorities; directs lifecycle consulting, OMB Exhibit 300 and 53 documents.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of investment performance and responds to data calls by the department and/or OMB.
• Evaluates system performance, conducts portfolio risk assessments, and determines total cost of ownership for IT investments.
• Serves as liaison to FSIS on investment and portfolio matters; negotiates resource allocations and policy compliance.
• Builds institutional relationships with FSIS CFO, OCIO, and Program Area personnel; provides professional expertise within FSIS and external organizations.

Job description

Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are available. The Branch Chief of Capital Planning, Execution and Workforce Management Branch, is located in the FSIS, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Portfolio Governance Center. This position is responsible for managing, directing, supervising, staffing, and coordinating, actions and activities of a staff charged with performing investment, planning, and control activities for OCIO.

Duties

• Provides expert managerial and supervisory oversight for professional and administrative IT workforce operations, including government personnel and contractor investment analysts.
• Sets performance standards, executes personnel actions (selections, promotions), manages training costs, allocates branch resources, and oversees division-administered contracts.
• Sets, assesses, and adjusts overall goals, objectives, priorities, and operational plans for the branch; formulates and implements decisions regarding workforce restructuring, program funding, and project lifecycles.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and supports agency funding priorities; directs staff in lifecycle consulting, OMB Unique Project Identifier assignments, and preparation of OMB Exhibit 300 and 53 documents.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of investment performance and responds to data calls by the department and/or Office of Management and Budget.
• Evaluates system performance, conducts portfolio risk assessments, and determines total cost of ownership for IT investments.
• Serves as the Program Management Division’s primary liaison to FSIS on investment and portfolio matters; engages stakeholders to influence, negotiate, and secure critical resource allocations and policy compliance.
• Builds institutional relationships by meeting regularly with FSIS CFO, OCIO, and Program Area personnel; provides professional expertise within FSIS and external organizations.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.