Information Technology Manager

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information and Technology, is seeking an experienced IT leader for a Supervisory IT Specialist (Area Manager), GS-13 position. This is an opportunity to lead multiple area-wide IT End User Operations and help ensure reliable, effective technology services supporting the VA mission and the Veterans we serve. About the Role: As an Area Manager, you will lead IT operations and teams while providing technical direction across a complex and distributed computing environment. Responsibilities: Direct and/or provide technical guidance to improve IT programs and computing environments, including evaluating operational needs and identifying opportunities to improve IT services and performance. Provide direction, leadership, coaching, and mentoring to IT staff, helping develop technical and leadership capabilities across the organization. Identify, analyze, and resolve root causes of problems that degrade the delivery of essential IT services, applying sound judgment and problem-solving skills to complex operational issues. Use technical expertise to analyze options and make recommendations involving applications, communications, networks, and other IT technologies. Direct, review, and participate in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of automated information systems and technical architectures. Lead major projects involving IT program performance, organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and mission performance. Manage human, financial, and acquisition resources in support of area-wide IT operations. Develop and implement strategies that improve IT service delivery, operational performance, customer service, and organizational effectiveness. Qualifications: We're looking for experienced IT professionals and leaders with backgrounds in areas such as: Required Skills: IT Operations IT Service Delivery End User Computing IT Infrastructure IT Service Management Network Operations Application Support Technical Architecture Process Improvement IT Program Management Preferred Skills: We are seeking experienced IT professionals with backgrounds in technical leadership, IT operations, service delivery, infrastructure, problem resolution, or technology program management. Pay range and compensation package: Grade: GS-13 Appointment: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: $106,437-$138,370 per year, subject to applicable locality pay Duty Location: Fort Harrison, Montana Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Travel: Up to 25% may be required Telework: Ad hoc telework may be authorized at management discretion U.S. citizenship is required #J-18808-Ljbffr VA Office of Information and Technology