Apply Print Share Save Summary Location of Position: GSA's, Office of GSA IT, Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO), Office of Acquisition IT Services (IDQ), Cloud Integration Shared Services (IDQBC).  This is Virtual/Remote position. Duty location will be determined upon selection.  We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 11/26/2024 to 12/09/2024 This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more Salary $122,198 - $191,900 per year Pay scale & grade GS 14 Help Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Remote job Yes - The work is sedentary with occasional travel. Overtime may be required as workload demands. Telework eligible Not applicable, this is a remote position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Direct Hire Authority - Current civil service employees will receive a new appointment and will serve a new 1 year probationary period if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 14 Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes - Eligibility will be determined after selection is made. Announcement number I-2025-0005 Control number 821139300 Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This public notice is issued under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice or any other source. About this DHA notice:-Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this DHA.-For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Videos Help Duties THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupation for which there is a severe shortage of candidates.  This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. NOTE: Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp The Office of Acquisition Information Technology Services provides transformational system development, incremental system development, operational and management services for FAS business applications. The organization advises FAS leadership and program areas on IT tools that support and enhance FAS’s business operations. IDQ is organizationally aligned to the FAS business areas to most effectively deliver the IT services, systems, and functions they need. Additionally, they provide cloud integration technology functions as a shared service for all of GSA IT. As an Information Technology Project Manager you will be responsible for the following duties: Serve as a Cloud Engineer for high velocity information technology (IT) projects, leading and implementing specific IT projects and defining and structuring cloud modernization projects for new and current initiatives within GSA IT. Design and implement highly automated, secure cloud environments to host and modernize business critical applications, including recommending tools, technologies and approaches based on analysis of cost, schedule, risk, and business value; and providing technical oversight to contractor teams support GSA IT cloud and application development efforts. Provide subject matter expert level consultation and supporting to help software development teams make optimal decisions and take advantage of cloud benefits, including assisting in developing and maintaining documentation and technical training content, and performing feasibility analysis on potential product changes. Review technical requirements to determine types of services required and the appropriate contract vehicle. Consider impact of acquisition regulations, strategies, policies and processes pertaining to IT project management strategies, and utilize the information obtained to create optimized solutions. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required. Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 You must apply on-line via the GSA website. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-14 salary range starts at $122,198.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant investigates and evaluates “state of the art” technology of the industry. Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant confers with users to evaluate the effectiveness of, or identify the need for, computer programs or management systems. Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant persuades others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints. Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant identifies and accommodates technology and resource constraints. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is defined as experience in architecting a cloud platform/environment for application modernization/migration efforts or new application development for high velocity information technology (IT) projects; directing and controlling specific IT projects within a senior level management office; defining and structuring projects; working on matrixed teams crossing organizational boundaries; leading migration from legacy software development, transformational projects and modernizing legacy IT solutions. Experience must include architecting and implementing modern cloud concepts/technologies including infrastructure as code, containerization, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated deployments. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit and will be determined after selection is made. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission. Read more How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Applications will not be rated or ranked. Veterans’ Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.  ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found “well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 51% or more of the competencies/KSA’s listed below (i.e. 3 out of 5, or 4 out of 6, or 5 out of 8, etc.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Skill in developing and implementing continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for application development. Ability to determine technical specifications based on business needs and perspectives. Ability to present recommendations and conclusions regarding highly technical and/or complex program areas to top agency management. Skill in developing and delivering complex software and IT systems. Knowledge of IT processes and technologies. Ability to lead other IT professionals performing systems design/development and review work. Ability to interpret, comprehend and follow program specifications applicable to complex problems. Ability to provide technical leadership and act independently in coordinating the efforts of project teams. Knowledge of IT acquisition policies. Skill in considering the impact of acquisition regulations, strategies, policies and processes. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits Required Documents How to Apply Fair and Transparent