Information Technology Specialist (Product Owner)

Summary

This position serves as a Information Technology Specialist (Product Owner), located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Trustee Program, Executive Office for United States Trustees, Management Operations, Office of Information Technology, Application Services Branch. The incumbent serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, translating mission needs and user requirements into actionable work items and acceptance criteria.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a Information Technology Specialist (Product Owner) GS-2210-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Defines and communicates a clear product vision and roadmap for assigned USTP application systems, ensuring alignment with program mission, strategic goals, and user needs. Owns and manages the product backlog: creates, refines, and prioritizes user stories, epics, and features based on business value, stakeholder input, technical feasibility, and organizational priorities. Defines and tracks product performance metrics and key results; uses data-driven analysis to inform backlog priorities and demonstrate value delivered. Evaluates emerging technology capabilities-including AI-powered features such as intelligent document processing, automated data extraction, and decision-support tools-for potential inclusion in the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with federal AI policies and responsible AI principles. Serves as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders on product scope, priorities, timelines, and trade-offs. Manages stakeholder expectations through regular communication, product demonstrations, and transparency about progress, risks, and impediments. Provides guidance to IT leadership on product strategy, user experience priorities, and the potential impact of technology investments on program operations. Participates in IT strategic planning, capital planning, and investment control activities by providing product-level cost-benefit analysis and value assessments Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Information Technology Specialist (Product Owner), at GS-2210-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Defining and communicating a clear product vision and roadmap to drive the development of IT application systems. Managing a technical product backlog and translating user needs into actionable work items for Agile software development teams. Coordinating cross-functional IT dependencies; and providing technical guidance to IT leadership on product strategy, cloud architectures, or the impact of technology investments. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 09/09/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/09/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-14 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Information Resources Strategy and Planning Information Technology Program Management Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stakeholder Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. "The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment." BASIS OF FINAL RATING: DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035007. Benefits

*Continued from Additional Information: Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Joel Schielie at [email protected] Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. Other Information

The link below is a link to the USTP field office locations to be negotiated at time of selection as duty location. U.S. Trustee Program | U.S. Trustee Regions and Offices | United States Department of Justice Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. *Continued under Benefits