Summary
As an IT Program Manager at NSF, incumbents will provide leadership and oversight for a suite of operationally focused IT programs and services. Providing technical and/or operational expertise, advice, guidance, and recommendations regarding technical IT systems, functions, and processes in their program areas, ensuring compliance with Federal government and NSF policies and standards. This announcement will close on 10/19/2026 or once 250 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Duties
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to fill multiple IT Program Manager positions across the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in the following disciplines: IT Development and Analysis, IT Strategy and Planning, and IT Operations and Security. Positions filled during use of this JOA may include positions that are designated supervisory duties of less than 25% and may have a higher position risk level designation. Individuals selected for these positions will be required to report to the NSF Headquarters building in Alexandria, Virginia. As a IT Program Manager, GS-2210-14 MP, you will perform the following duties in the area assigned: Provides technical and operational expertise for assigned IT program areas, providing advice, guidance, and recommendations regarding technical IT systems, functions, tools, and processes across the NSF to OCIO and NSF leaders. Serves as Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a variety of IT projects and/or portfolios, develops and oversees execution of project plans, milestones, requirements, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, develops and maintains annual and multi-year IT financial plans, coordinates the efforts of the project teams, verifies cost projections, validates requirements, and ensures solutions meet user, mission, and compliance expectations, conducts risk identification, mitigation, and escalation as needed, and serves as a primary source of state-of-the-art information in unified communications platforms, products, and services. Manages IT projects that align with the overall organizational IT requirements, schedule, budget, and reporting mechanisms, and comply with federal high-quality IT standards. Supports program and project-related IT contract activities, including pre-planning, acquisition strategy, market research, cost estimating, evaluation of technical proposals, contract execution, and closeout. Builds and maintains strong relationships and strategic partnerships with OCIO staff and IT partners; develops influential relationships with key stakeholders. Serves as a senior strategic advisor on technology integration and enterprise IT planning.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 2-year trial/1-year probationary period. Additional Requirements: 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/equivalent. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework. Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements. Selected candidates interested in telework, or other workplace flexibility arrangements, should discuss available options with the selecting official. Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement.
Education
Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Applicants eligible for selection preference under ICTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 85.0 or higher. In the merit promotion selection process, formal performance appraisals may be considered if voluntarily submitted by the applicant. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085147