- Position Title
- IT Project Manager
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SH-12602969 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 18, 2024 to Friday, November 22, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please read the questions carefully. Responding "No" may result in loss of further consideration.
1.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for reassignment, change to lower grade, or repromotion to a grade you previously held on a permanent basis? Select yes if you currently hold or previously held a permanent position at or above the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement. (NOTE: If the posted position has higher promotion potential than you have held on a permanent basis, you must apply for promotion to receive consideration.)
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
2.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for promotion? Select yes if you have 52 weeks at the next lower grade AND you have not held a permanent position at the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement, OR if this position has higher promotion potential than the positions you have held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Please enter your Employee Common ID (ECI). Your ECI can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
Assessment 1
Please answer Yes or No for each of the following areas that describe your experience and/or training in that task. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies below. You may be asked to provide evidence of supporting documentation that you have had this type of experience and. Your responses are subject to verification against the information you provide.
1.
I am thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2.
I work 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; know about available products and services; and am committed to providing quality products and services.
3.
I express 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); make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4.
I identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
5.
Do you have 52 weeks of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 level in the Federal government that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such IT related experience must include all:
Planning, analysis, requirements, testing, and validation for current, new, and redesigned systems software.
Proficient in coordinating and managing work efforts within a team environment.
Planning, analysis, requirements, testing, and validation for current, new, and redesigned systems software.
Proficient in coordinating and managing work efforts within a team environment.
6.
Are you currently in good standing?
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
Successful completion of the OPS plan;
Following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
Voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/) (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/ (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/)). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
Successful completion of the OPS plan;
Following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
Voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/) (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/ (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/)). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
7.
Please select the statement that best describes your appointment.
8.
Please select the statement that best describes where you work.
Please answer Yes or No to the following questions. Your responses will be used to rate your application. Be sure to include specific examples of claimed experience in your resume and supporting documents. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration.
9.
Do you have experience developing and delivering oral presentations to senior level staff?
10.
Do you have experience establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with management and technical personnel?
11.
Do you have experience working on and communicating with diverse workgroups to accomplish tasks?
12.
Do you have experience preparing reports and other written documentation for management?
13.
Do you have experience coordinating and negotiating with other partners, vendors, or other agencies to achieve a project goal?
14.
Do you have experience in working with stakeholders who have different management and leadership styles and being adaptable in your approach to effectively resolve problems and issues?
15.
Do you have experience in planning, analysis, requirements, testing and validation in support of current, new, and redesigned systems software?
16.
Do you have experience working with technical personnel who develop processes and systems design alternatives for major portions of programmatic systems?
17.
Do you have experience distributing workload and adjusting project/product scope based on changing agency priorities?
18.
Do you have experience managing contractors/resources among projects or large efforts?
19.
Do you have experience developing work plans and tracking tasks throughout a project or large effort?
20.
Do you have experience developing ITIP proposals or helping with project estimation efforts?
21.
Do you have experience in coordinating and managing work in a team environment?
22.
Do you have experience in establishing priorities and scheduling completion of work?
23.
Do you have experience in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and procedures?
24.
Do you have experience working with Agile based tools?
25.
Do you have experience in using Project Management and/or scheduling tools?
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I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read each question and answered all honestly and to the best of my ability