Summary
About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Senior IT project management specialist and software/systems developer responsible for duties related to support.
Duties
Manage IT project lifecycles by planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects to ensure successful system development and implementation.
Oversee software development using Agile methodologies to optimize system functionality and responsiveness to user needs.
Evaluate contractor proposals for technical suitability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with acquisition and IT program requirements.
Analyze IT system designs and software architectures to ensure compatibility, security, and mission effectiveness.
Develop automated systems and applications by coding, testing, and integrating software solutions to support operational needs.
Troubleshoot software, network, and system issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges in IT development and implementation.
Support software modernization efforts by researching emerging IT trends and recommending innovative solutions for system improvements.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
How you will be evaluated
As part of the assessment process, your resume will be evaluated using a competency-based method. This structured evaluation measures your qualifications, experience, and skills against the core competencies required for the position. Final scores will determine whether you are referred to the Hiring Manager for further consideration. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.