Branch Chief - Project Management Office

Summary The Office of Information Technology (OIT), Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking applicants for their Supervisory IT Specialist (Branch Chief - Project Management Office) position. In this role, you will serve as an agency IT expert and authoritative consultant in the planning, execution, and monitoring of agency projects in support of both OIT and other SEC program teams. Responsibilities In this role as a Branch Chief - Project Management Office, you will be responsible for: Having strong expertise in project and program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Establishing and maintaining governance, standards, and consistent project practices. Utilizing portfolio management skills, including prioritization, strategic alignment, and executive reporting. Leading and managing PMO staff and influence senior stakeholders. Utilizing project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Power BI). Possessing strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities. Interpreting project data, identifying risks, and driving corrective actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement below. SK-15: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Using, managing, supporting, and selecting Commercial-off-the-Shelf and Software-as-a-Service solutions; Leading information systems development and modernization efforts; Engaging with customers to identify opportunities for new or improved business process solutions; and Securing applications throughout complete product lifecycle including security engineering and operations. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Technology Awareness - Uses technological developments, new requirements, and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, and telecommunications), emerging technologies and their integration into business processes, and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements. Technical Communication - Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately convey technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties, including the technical documentation of applications, systems, Standard Operating Procedures, etc. Technology Expertise - Knowledge of the principles and methods of specialized technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including security, risk management, governance, functionality, and user interface in area of expertise (e.g., programming languages, server, web, applications, network) Building Teams: Ability to create and foster cohesive and effective teams. Education Additional Information Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. Please visit the agency's Compensation Overview page for more information. Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, click here. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. 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