IT Senior Project Manager
Company: National Security Agency
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 3, 2021
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Job Description:
IT Senior Project Manager Bethesda,MD Pay Plan: GS , Grade: 13/0
to 14/0 Open: 2021-03-23, Close: 2021-04-07 Job Posting: 994800
Responsibilities Mission Statement:The mission of the National
Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and support the
U.S. Government's counterintelligence (CI) and security activities
critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach to U.S.
private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence
penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence
threats to the U.S.Office Mission Statement:The National
Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), Special Security
Directorate (SSD) is looking for an energetic, creative officer
with strong leadership skills and a proven track record of
successfully managing IT projects and partner relationships to
serve as the Deputy Project Manager for the ODNIs Continuous
Evaluation System (CES). Continuous Evaluation (CE) is an
investigative technique leveraging automated records checks for
personnel holding a security clearance to evaluate continued
eligibility for access to classified information. The scope extends
to over five million US government staff and contractors who have a
security clearance or have access to classified information, and to
74+ partner agencies on Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified
networks. The development, operation, and maintenance of the CES is
a top priority initiative.If you are interested in being part of a
team that is leading transformational change in the security
clearance process across the federal government, then this job
might be for you.The selected candidate will plan, manage, and
coordinate complex Information Technology (IT) projects or programs
that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel
tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces;
ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives; develop
the definition and review of customer and stakeholder requirements;
ensure plans and schedules are developed and followed throughout
the life of the project. Review, plan, and develop the resolution
of issues in project plans and schedules based on a clear
understanding of customer requirements and information on project
cost, schedules, quality, and performance; plan, manage,
coordinate, and of cost and resource estimates; participate in
budget planning activities and develop cost estimating strategies
for future projects. Job Summary Component MissionThe mission of
the National Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and
support the U.S. Governments counterintelligence (CI) and security
activities critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach
to U.S. private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence
penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence
threats to the U.S. Major Duties Manage the day-to-day business of
development, operations and maintenance of the CES. Primary
responsibilities include serving as an internal and external facing
executive for IT solutions for CE. Work with contactor subject
matter experts and government personnel from across the
Intelligence Community (IC) and the Executive Branch to plan and
manage the requirements, architecture, and engineering aspects of
the CES. Directly task technical leads for a large ITDAS stable of
engineers and participate in an ITDAS Task Order effort. The CES is
currently functional and is using AWS platforms in both JWICS (C2S)
and unclassified environments. Directly task contractor
development, architect and O&M leads.Assist CES Project Manager
to further refine requirements into an Agile Framework. Assist the
Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) in supporting
a large ITDAS effort, and other smaller contracts as required.
Assist NCSC Business Executive in follow-on contract for the CES
O&M. Assist the CE Program Manager and CES Project Manager to
formulate and execute the CES budget. Work with the CES Project
Manager to support NCSC Program Management Reviews. Work with
appropriate staff officers on legal, policy, oversight and
compliance questions that require resolution in order to make CES
progress.Work with CEP, the DNI IMO, and other data stewards around
the IC and the Executive Branch to define and identify issues with
authoritative data that require decision and resolution to meet CE
goals.Develop analysis of program alternatives.Provide oversight to
the successful execution of spend plans and assess variances from
cost and schedule baseline; oversee the reallocation of resources
in response to change considering impact to project cost, schedule,
and quality of deliverables.NCSC/SSD offers a flexible work
environment that allows for work-life balance. Mandatory
Qualifications Extensive experience working on complex IT projects.
Knowledge and ability to manage risk management process.Extensive
project management, analytic, and critical thinking skills,
including the ability to conduct project and management
assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop
non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation
across the IC.Extensive experience in providing leadership,
oversight, and guidance to the effective management of complex
projects; in managing and mitigating risks, assessing customer
requirements, identifying dependencies, and developing responsive
project plans; in estimating costs and other resources using
quantitative analysis to project requirements.Extensive experience
examining project successes and failures and making expert
recommendations to improve products and services; considerable
ability to deal with service failures and prioritize customer
needs.Demonstrated ability to balance responsibilities among
project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from
task to task, adapting to varying customer needs.Demonstrated
interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills,
including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both
independently and in a team or collaborative environment and to
lead and mentor junior colleagues.Demonstrated ability to listen
to, clarify, and convey understanding of others ideas, comments,
and questions as well as to integrate and build upon diverse
opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated
solutions and positions.Demonstrated ability to develop or
implement information systems security plans and
procedures.Demonstrated ability to perform thorough work and
conscientious about attending to detail.Desired
Requirements:Experience: Previous successful assignments in
personnel security business area and a thorough knowledge of
background investigations and record checks. Knowledge of
government and commercial data sources that may be used in the CE
process.Education: Bachelors degree, preferably in computer
science, engineering, information science, information systems
management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or
technology management. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees,
reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability
of funds.Job Interview Travel:Candidates from outside the
Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone,
teleconference, or in-person interview. If selected for an
in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the
applicant's personal expense.Salary DeterminationThe ODNI uses a
rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to the individual.
A selected ODNI candidate or other Federal Government candidate
will be assigned to the position at the employee's current GS grade
and salary.A current Federal Government employee, selected for a
detail, will be assigned to the position at his or her current
grade and salary. Who may apply Who May Apply:Current GS employees
at the same grade or one grade lower than the advertised position
grade may apply.Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered
for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since
separation from the Peace Corps.This is an opportunity for:An
internal, external candidate, to fill a GS-14 cadre position.A
Federal Government employee to serve on a two-year reimbursable
detail assignment in the ODNI. The detail assignment may be
extended an additional year if all parties agree.For a cadre
assignment: o Current ODNI permanent cadre.o Current ODNI Staff
Reserve Employees. (A staff reserve employee who currently occupies
this position may not apply.)o Current Federal Government
employees. (Current GS employees at the same grade or one grade
lower than the advertised position grade may apply.)For a detailee
assignment: o Current Federal Government employees. (Current GS
employees at the same grade or one grade lower than the advertised
position grade may apply.) How to apply External Candidates:Key
Requirements:U.S. Citizenship.Successful completion of CI polygraph
and background investigation.Successful completion of an ODNI
medical screening.A two-year trial period is required for all new
permanent appointments to the ODNI.A complete application must
include:a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review
the vacancy announcement. All applicants must address the Mandatory
Technical Competencies and construct their resume to highlight
their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to
this job opportunity.b. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are
required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations.
A justification is required if the applicant is unable to provide
the two most recent evaluations.c. VACANCY NUMBER: Reference the
vacancy number in the subject line of the email and on each
document submitted.d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover
letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their
qualifications and previous work performed.e. SF-50 (if
applicable): Current or former Federal Government employees must
provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action to verify
current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of
record.Where To Submit: External Candidates must submit an
application through the classified IC Applicant Gateway website at
https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-listings?agency=ODNI.
Applicants experiencing technical issues, or inability to access
the IC Applicant Gateway website may submit their application via
email to either dni_coo_hrm_hr_ops_team_b_wma@cia.ic.gov
(classified email system) or Recruitment_TeamB@dni.gov
(unclassified email system). Applicants submitting via JWICS are
requested to submit their materials to both zackern@dni.ic.gov
(Natalia Z.), and mcbrije@dni.ic.gov (Jerry M.) in lieu of the
group address above. How will I be evaluated? What to Expect
Next:The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the
hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We
expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of
this announcement. Due to the large number of applications
received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been
selected for an interview. Conditions of Employment Other
Information:The ODNI offers a broad array of benefits programs and
family friendly flexibilities for ODNI cadre.Federal Employees
Health Benefits Program:
http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.aspLife Insurance:
http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.aspLong-Term Care Insurance:
http://www.ltcfeds.comFederal Employees Retirement SYSTEM (FERS)
(new employees automatically
covered):http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp If you are
transferring from another agency and covered by the CivilService
Retirement System (CSRS), you may continue in that system.Annual
and Sick Leave: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.aspFlexible
Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care:
http://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.aspPaid Federal
HolidaysAlternative Work SchedulesThe ODNI is an equal opportunity
employer and abides by applicable employment laws and
regulations.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to
otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the Intelligence Community Equal Employment
Opportunity and Diversity Office Representative by classified email
at DNI_Reasonable_Accommodation_WMA@cia.ic.gov and
DNI_Diversity_WMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at
DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3799 or by FAX at
703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be
addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR
APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA THE
EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IN THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION ABOVE.
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