Summary Serves as the Information Technology (IT) Program Manager (PLCYPLN) in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ location. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an IT program manager for DeCA business, financial, technology or data management programs. Performs functions essential to acquisition programs. Responsibilities The selectee for this position will be expected to perform the following duties: Implements program management techniques and monitors internal controls necessary to manage acquisition programs and support functions. Executes acquisition management plans to support IT modernization efforts, transitioning from legacy business solutions to commercial retail or DoD enterprise solutions. Works with senior program managers to identify all stakeholders, internal and external. Monitors stakeholder's input and feedback throughout the program life cycle. Formulates an acquisition strategy that incorporates risk mitigation strategies and opportunity costs. Interprets and applies policy for emerging IT acquisition strategies. Manages program progress to ensure availability of operable and supportable systems. Develops and manages short- and long-term budget plans. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) basic requirement and qualifications for the 2210 series and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Basic Requirement: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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. AND Qualifications: Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 by the closing date of the announcement. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing information technology programs to include: risk management; change management; project management; requirements analysis; cost benefit analysis; systems life cycle management; technology awareness; stakeholder management; financial management; data management; and, acquisition processes, including investment management, system integration, program cost and schedule, performance, test and acceptance, deployment, configuration, management, quality assurance, information security and assurance, and maintenance planning. Developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities and evaluating and reporting accomplishments. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialist on critical IT issues. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: IT Policy and Planning (PLCYPLN) Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Oral and Written Communication Project Management Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment that require normal safety precautions. Telework eligible: Yes-as authorized by the agency policy. Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume. Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.