Summary The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We offer telework and excellent work-life flexibilities. The OIG's IT Division offers advanced and entry-level opportunities to Software Application Developers, Project Managers and Customer Support Technicians. This position is to fill a position with the IT Operations team, providing IT business enterprise solutions. Responsibilities If you are selected as an Information Technology Project Manager, your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to: Conduct and lead business and functional requirements gathering processes required to identify information system requirements. Develop overall project management strategy and approach for establishing an effective IT project team, manages and implements project plans (such as communications plan, scope management plan, time management plan, work breakdown structure, risk plan, budget plan and Procurement plan). Lead and oversee the effective and efficient management of the team to achieve the project's goals and objectives of identifying, gathering, and maintaining information and information systems. Manage project scope and estimate efforts using earned value management, as well as provides independent leadership to different projects and or teams regarding all phases of1the project delivery life cycle and is self-managing. Manage and facilitate stakeholder meetings to develop plans. Elicit customer support in the development of plans and finalizing project schedule. Manages the identification and coordination of technical activities with technical teams for projects. Proactively manages technical risk and mitigation plans for projects. Prioritize technical tasks and sequence of tracks of work. Provides feedback to leadership and stakeholders through appropriate reports, meetings, briefings, and information papers, both formally and informally. Knowledge of methods for researching and analyzing external products to determine their potential for meeting organizational standards and business needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the IT Competencies And Specialized Experience requirements as noted below : Four (4) IT Competencies: 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 To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level obtained in the Federal or Public sector. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: 1. Applying analytical processes to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information solutions to meet business objectives and customer requirements. 2. Conducting business process modeling/reengineering, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses to assess new design methodologies to improve IT services and support platforms. 3. Providing technical leadership and expertise on IT projects; evaluating and recommending the adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering and optimizing IT services. 4. Strategic Planning; developing short and long-term project plans, analysis of proposed enhancements, and preparation of cost analysis studies. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Eligible: Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.