Supervisory Information Technology Specialist

This branch chief position is located within the Platform Solutions Branch, Emerging Technology (ET) Division, Technology Solutions Office headed by the office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), under the Department of Technology Services (DTS).

Duties

The Platform Solutions Branch is responsible for serving as the business owner for innovative software platforms supporting key judiciary initiatives. The position reports directly to the Chief of the Emerging Technology Division and is responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and overall success of the software platform(s) within the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of the market, technology, and business operations of the judiciary to drive innovation, customer satisfaction, and effectiveness.

The incumbent is responsible for serving as the business owner for several platforms such as CI/CD, low-code/no-code, RPA, etc., and will lead and mentor teams of federal IT specialists and contractor resources to provide new capabilities and platforms to the judiciary in support of all judiciary modernization efforts. In alignment with the mission of the Emerging Technology Division, the incumbent also works closely with platform stakeholders across the judiciary to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization and supports the evolution of the Emerging Technology Division's services and operations.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

1. Collaborating with the Chief of the Emerging Technology Division and the Chief Technology Officer to establish and support the business owner role for judiciary software platforms.
2. Developing and executing a comprehensive program management plan for the software platform(s), aligning with the judiciary's overall business and IT strategies.
3. Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
4. Overseeing the entire platform lifecycle, from ideation to launch and eventual retirement, while collaborating with operational offices to ensure that products meet technical specifications, quality standards, user requirements, and properly maintained.
5. Prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer feedback and business objectives.
6. Fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
7. Identifying and evaluating new technology opportunities to enhance the platform(s), and drive innovation and continuous improvement within the product portfolio.
8. Collaborating with the Innovation and Research Branch on Proof of Concepts and Prototyping efforts.

Salary

• $104,887 - $191,900/year

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
4. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
5. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
6. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
7. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in ALL of the following:

• Serving as a business or product owner for a large-scale enterprise software platform;
• Leading, managing, supervising, and directing staff with responsibility for staff's personal development, skills assessments, training guidance, and performance; and
• Working with IT Executives and leaders, developing and presenting opinion papers, analysis, roadmaps, and presentations communicating complex business and technical scenarios and problems to Executive and Senior Management.

Education This position does not require education to qualify. Other Information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:

• Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
• Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
• Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
• Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 12/06/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click

• Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12618928

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