Summary This Information Technology Specialist position is located in the Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Technical Services (OTS), Engineering Systems and Technology Division (ESTD), Command & Control, Communications, Computers & Cyber Branch (C5B), and serves as an IT Program Manager overseeing the long range planning and coordination of IT projects performed by various IT support service contracts to support the C5 mission as well as some for the OST community as a whole. Responsibilities As an Information Technology Specialist, you will: Direct and oversee multiple, complex technology projects, using IT project management principles, methods, and practices, such as planning, scheduling, resource estimation, definition of milestones, monitoring and communications; Provide expert technical decisions, advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues; Plan and manage long-range budgets and adapt to fiscal changes and priorities, to execute and manage an IT program budget of approximately $10M/year across the five-year budget cycle; Apply multiple IT specialties and their interrelationships to direct and manage complex IT program and project activities; Communicate and negotiate with a large and diverse set of stakeholders to address concerns, prioritize objectives and resources, and settle conflicts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. If you are a current federal employee, appointed under the direct-hire authority, you will be given a new appointment. You will be required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period unless you meet the exceptions in 5 CFR, part 315.802. Qualifications A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1. Experience managing IT programs and/or projects. 2. Experience preparing and managing long-range budgets. 3. Experience providing expert information technology guidance and recommendations. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! 1. Information Technology Architecture 2. Oral Communication 3. Partnering 4. Project Management This position is required to have full training and certification in accordance with the Advanced Development and Professional Training (ADAPT) plan. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position and education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets Click HERE for more information. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website Click HERE for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. PCS funds are available for this position. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.