IT Program Manager

IT Program ManagerHelp: Application Limit: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200 applications, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Program Manager, GS-2210-15, you will be responsible for:Leads the design of a portfolio-wide strategy for a large-scale student assessment portfolio, including test, delivery, and reporting.Serves as senior advisor to National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Institute of Education Sciences (IES) leadership and other internal/external stakeholders on all facets of the program of work, including IT program design, implementation, modernization, technology risk(s), and management.Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on multiple IT contracts. In conjunction with program leadership, develops project technical specifications, prepares procurement requests, and assists the Contracting Officer (CO) in proposal review, source selection, and other aspects of the procurement process. Post-award monitors the contractor's technical, managerial, and financial performance through on-site inspections, document reviews, and meetings with key personnel.Serves as Information System Owner (ISO) for multiple IT systems, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations.