IT Program Manager

IT Program Manager DutiesAs a IT Program Manager at the

GS-2210-13

some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages the Section 508 Compliance program, which includes a multi-year IT initiative carried out through related IT projects.
• Interprets and applies Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations, and standards across a broad range of organizational activities and business operations, including the procurement, development, maintenance, and use of technology.
• Validates conformance claims through expert evaluations and functional testing; and evaluates and responds to informal and formal compliance complaints.
• Identifies, codifies, and implements appropriate IT testing methodologies and processes.
• Serves as the Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility Officer for the Agency, which is composed of components delivering a full spectrum of audio-visual information including American Forces Network (AFN) television and radio programs, the DoW Public Web program, the Defense Visual Information Distribution System (DVIDS), a wide range of audio and video production technologies, and the Defense Information School (DINFOS).
• Serves as the principal agency authority on Section 508 compliance matters and identifies and offers potential resolution for potential legal compliance risk for WMA.
• Responsible for overseeing the Section 508 Compliance team of matrixed personnel to ensure their proficiency and ability to assist in managing complex agency-wide initiatives.
• The incumbent demonstrates expertise in the development of organizational responses to real world needs of employees and members of the public who have disabilities.
• Engages the disability community and advocacy groups to understand their needs and receive feedback on program activities and priorities. Requirements Conditions of employment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel

Work Schedule:

Full-time

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Overtime:

Occasionally

Tour of Duty:

Set Schedule

Recruitment Incentives:

Not Authorized

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Financial Disclosure:

Not Required

Telework Eligibility:

This position is situational telework eligible

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Failure to obtain or retain a Secret security clearance may result in termination of employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic testing tafter. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
• Developing, interpreting, and applying Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations, policies, and standards across a broad range of organizational activities and business operations.
• Overseeing technical standards, testing curricula initiatives, project selection, prioritization, design, evaluation and monitoring, cost schedule management, risk management, quality management and resource allocations.
• Conducting proactive risk management by maintaining performance information and risk matrices; identifying critical compliance bottlenecks; and establishing mitigation strategies.

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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210. You must have Information Technology (IT

• related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail
• Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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.

3. 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. 4. Problem Solving
• Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

NOTE:

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION

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