Summary This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Office of the Managing Director, Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission). The OIT is responsible for the provision of agency-wide user support functions for all computer systems and other necessary Information Technology (IT)-related services provided to the FMC. Responsibilities Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate for this position would seamlessly align team efforts with the Commission's strategic goals, ensuring clarity, focus, and efficiency. This person would anticipate roadblocks, solve issues before they arise, while keeping the business and OIT stakeholders, contractors and management informed and engaged. This person would strive to make every product/system and it's every feature meet user need and timely delivered to the user. Finally, this person will be crucial to OIT/Enterprise Solutions Center (ECS) deliver impactful solutions on time and within budget, creating value and driving continuous improvement. As an IT Project Manager, you will: Identify potential products, conduct product research, generate, and prioritize product requirements, determine product specifications, timetables, market strategies, pricing, release plans and deployment. Perform needs analysis to determine opportunities for new and improved business process solutions, provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support. Plan and oversee the implementation process of assigned major segments of the productivity improvement program to improve OIT systems and methods. Plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial OIT resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may conflict with the desires of the activity studied. Present briefings to senior IT staff regarding routine IT issues, represent OIT at technical conferences and meetings with representatives from other organizational elements within OIT and FMC, other government agencies, or private organizations. Provide consultation and guidance to OIT leadership on policy and planning to obtain cooperation from staff, management, contractors, vendors, and individuals from other federal agencies in performing official duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. 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. Must be a U.S. Citizen A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed) Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. FMC participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. May be required to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: Basic Requirements Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applying Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and/or lean principles, concepts, methods, standards and practices sufficient to develop procedures and practices that support products and business requirements; Providing technical and operational program guidance and advice to agency and senior leadership, including technical requirements and capabilities, benchmarks, standards, best practices, and training requirements to meet functional objectives, emerging issues, and future needs; Interfacing with various audiences such as IT vendors, contractors, and others in government and industry to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of IT systems/applications and meet stakeholder requirements. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Education There is no substitute for education at this grade level. Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. We may fill like positions within 12 months of the close of the announcement. Federal employees are required to adhere to the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct. This is a non-bargaining unit position. 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