Summary Under the guidance of the Executive Director, incumbent provides oversight and leadership to the Assistant Program Management Officer, Governance & Integration, Business Architecture, Release & Configuration Management, Policy and Procedures, and Organizational Change Management Teams. Incumbent plans implementation and strategies for Education Service products which encompasses department-wide responsibility for administration and activities related to the Digital GI Bill (DGIB) program. Responsibilities Specific duties include: The incumbent advises and makes recommendations to the Executive Director of Education Service on business specifications and requirements, including data and report, application design, training and implementation, rollout strategy, and other non-technical aspects of the education systems. Manage the coordination of assigned Education Service mission-related IT system solution goals and facilitate adjustments as appropriate. Manage the implementation of program and project plans to meet planned IT system solution objectives. Manage program/project management and systems lifecycles to include: acquisition, development, modification, enhancement, deployment or decommissioning of a product, service or system which may consist of one more Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), Software as a Service (SAAS), and/or internally developed software business application technologies. The product, service, or system may be developed internally using VA IT staff resources or procured from commercial sources and integrated into the VA enterprise.. Provide oversight for the development of information systems testing strategies, plans or scenario working with stakeholder and OIT and/or contractor representatives. Prepares and conducts program reviews to VA senior leadership. The incumbent is responsible for the efficient operation of the Governance & Integration, Business Architecture, Release & Configuration Management, Policy and Procedures, and Strategic Communications Teams and their personnel, including contractors to ensure effective completion of assigned tasks. Oversees the technical planning of new and enhanced applications, implementation, and management of the plans to ensure they support the overall mission of the business line. Coordinates with internal and external Information Technology (IT) partners to ensure stable and functional systems for VA claims processors and external users of VA technology products. Responsible for managing all facets and functions of information technology planning and resource management. Oversees development of business requirements, rules, and data documentation. Provides information and decisions to members of Congress, national representatives of service organizations, department officials, representatives of other elements of VA, and other agency representatives regarding EDU operations. Proactively analyzes the business process, policy, data related problems, effectively mitigating business, resource, and system risks while demonstrating skills in systems analysis and leadership. Coordinates with internal and external Information Technology (IT) partners to ensure stable and functional systems for VA claims processors and external users of VA technology products. Provides leadership to ensure data is being developed as a viable resource for current and future needs both inside and outside of specific Information Technology (IT) systems. Designs and implements data systems and applications that are secure, reliable, and functional. Designs and implements data systems and applications that are secure, reliable, and functional Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) is a GS-15. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. The selectee will be required to report to 1800 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 as the official duty station on a regular/recurring basis. Telework is available according to the agency and program policy. Position Description/PD#: Program Management Officer; GS-15 PD# 41662-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. Relocation expenses and services (Permanent Change of Station - PCS) are authorized for this recruitment. PCS is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with the transfer between duty stations or facilities. In consideration of the payment of expenses for travel and transportation, the selectee agrees to remain in federal service for twelve (12) months following the date of transfer. Failure to complete all conditions of the obligated service may result in repayment of travel/transportation expenses. Click here for more information. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:09/23/2024. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees, former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, or a current federal employee applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment must meet time in grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. NOTE: This does not apply to Non-Federal Applicants, or applicants applying for consideration under Non-Competitive Authority (i.e.... "30% or more Disability", VRA, and/or Schedule A). To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50 that indicates proof of status, and shows Time in Grade (for example, you were a career or career-conditional employee) and identifies your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must also submit your most recent promotion or within-grade increase in addition to your recent SF-50. If you previously held a higher grade, you must also submit any SF-50 showing that grade. DO NOT submit Award SF-50's and/or General Adjustment SF-50's as they cannot be used to prove time-in-grade. For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14 level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-15 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: Providing expert technical advice and guidance to senior leadership on appropriate application of technology to meet current and future mission requirements. Developing and implementing of IT capabilities and policy; as a subject matter expert. Performing oversight roles within the planning implementing, monitoring, and assessing programs. Experience that demonstrated management/leadership experience such as applying management techniques, methods, theories, and principles for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight. Experience applying communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers. Education Substitution: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Volunteer Experience: 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; religions; 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education Additional Information VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Click here for more information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf