IT Program Manager, GS-2210-14 MP

Summary

As an IT Program Manager at NSF, incumbents will provide leadership and oversight for a suite of operationally focused IT programs and services. Providing technical and/or operational expertise, advice, guidance, and recommendations regarding technical IT systems, functions, and processes in their program areas, ensuring compliance with Federal government and NSF policies and standards. This announcement will close on 10/19/2026 or once 250 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Duties

This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to fill multiple IT Program Manager positions across the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in the following disciplines: IT Development and Analysis, IT Strategy and Planning, and IT Operations and Security. Positions filled during use of this JOA may include positions that are designated supervisory duties of less than 25% and may have a higher position risk level designation. Individuals selected for these positions will be required to report to the NSF Headquarters building in Alexandria, Virginia. As a IT Program Manager, GS-2210-14 MP, you will perform the following duties in the area assigned: Provides technical and operational expertise for assigned IT program areas, providing advice, guidance, and recommendations regarding technical IT systems, functions, tools, and processes across the NSF to OCIO and NSF leaders. Serves as Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a variety of IT projects and/or portfolios, develops and oversees execution of project plans, milestones, requirements, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, develops and maintains annual and multi-year IT financial plans, coordinates the efforts of the project teams, verifies cost projections, validates requirements, and ensures solutions meet user, mission, and compliance expectations, conducts risk identification, mitigation, and escalation as needed, and serves as a primary source of state-of-the-art information in unified communications platforms, products, and services. Manages IT projects that align with the overall organizational IT requirements, schedule, budget, and reporting mechanisms, and comply with federal high-quality IT standards. Supports program and project-related IT contract activities, including pre-planning, acquisition strategy, market research, cost estimating, evaluation of technical proposals, contract execution, and closeout. Builds and maintains strong relationships and strategic partnerships with OCIO staff and IT partners; develops influential relationships with key stakeholders. Serves as a senior strategic advisor on technology integration and enterprise IT planning. Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 2-year trial/1-year probationary period. Additional Requirements: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework. Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements. Selected candidates interested in telework, or other workplace flexibility arrangements, should discuss available options with the selecting official. Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement. Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualification Standards are available at the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210. Specialized Experience for positions at the GS-12 and above: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Level in the federal service, developing, maintaining, and overseeing strategic IT plans, systems, processes, policies, and portfolios including IT program management expertise in one or more of the following areas: Information Security/Cybersecurity Quality Assurance and Risk Management Enterprise Architecture Platform Development Solutions Architecture Mission IT Support IT Project Management Systems Administration Network Engineering and Operations Infrastructure and Datacenter Management Unified Communications Examples of Specialized experience in the area listed above include: Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, enterprise-wide IT projects involving multiple technical disciplines, organizational stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and mission requirements. Developing and managing integrated project plans and master schedules encompassing scope, milestones, deliverables, resources, dependencies, risks, acquisition activities, and implementation requirements. Leading IT initiatives involving technology modernization, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud computing, network services, telecommunications, applications, or other complex technology environments. Managing complex project risks, issues, dependencies, schedule impacts, resource constraints, technical challenges, and organizational barriers, including developing and implementing mitigation and corrective-action strategies. Managing project resources, budgets, acquisition activities, contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure delivery of cost-effective, timely, and technically sound IT solutions. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. 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. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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 Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Applicants eligible for selection preference under ICTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 85.0 or higher. In the merit promotion selection process, formal performance appraisals may be considered if voluntarily submitted by the applicant. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085147 Other Information

Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veterans' Preference If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference), DD-214, and official documentation of a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the U.S. National Science Foundation.