Information Resources Manager

Summary This position is in IT Budget and Acquisition Group, Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Plans and Programs Group, Office of Managing Director (OMD), Federa Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities As an Information Resource Manager, the incumbent serves as a key member of the IT Budget and Acquisition Group with responsibility for the accomplishment and review of various FCC information technology initiatives, processes, issues and activities, and the development, implementation and administration of FCC IT requirements, standards and procedures consistent with financial directive,capital planning, and internal audit controls and regulations. He/she reports directly to the IT Budget and Acquisition Associate Chief Information Officer. Serves as a principal advisor with responsibility for: (a) providing oversight and functional responsibilityfor FCC OCIO acquisition actions and (b) developing logistical support resources programs and budget requirements for FCC OCIO contracts. Performs and oversees the full range of acquisition functions involving: acquisition planning (including defining and validating requirements), solicitation, negotiation, contract award, and contract administration. Formulates and reviews the budget estimates for FCC OCIO base and potential enhanced level activities (e.g., operations, telecommunications operations and other funding accounts, etc.). Ensures the base IT budget reflects current services and that any short-term contractor level increases are not rolled into base categories. Oversees IT contracts and serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in administering contracts for acquisition, maintenance and support of information systems. Ensures contractors adhere to established standards in relation to accuracy, security and synchronization of data in the OCIO databases and information systems. Utilizes project management institute standards for managing all stages of IT internal and IT projects which impact service component IT architecture which entails project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling, and closure. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. US Citizenship. May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable) Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required. Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status. Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov Qualifications Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified. Specialized Experience GS-14 In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Experience providing oversight for IT acquisitions. 2. Experience formulating and reviewing IT budget estimates. 3. Experience overseeing IT contracts and serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in administering contracts for acquisition, maintenance and support of information systems. 4. Experience managing all stages of IT projects in a project manager capacity. You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs): Ability to perform and oversee a full range of IT acquisition functions. Ability to formulate and review IT budget estimates. Ability to oversee IT contracts and serve as a COR. Ability to lead projects. Skill to effectively communicate orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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. Education Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position. NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.