Summary This position is located in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Information Technology (IT) Group, Business Operations Directorate, Corporate Support Division. Serves as a Division Chief, Corporate Support in the Business Operations Directorate within the Defense Commissary Agency Information Technology Group (DECAIT). Responsibilities Develops recommendations for guidance on planning and evaluation of high-visibility and complex aspects of IT program(s) pertinent to productivity improvement. Briefs CIO and IT Senior Leadership Team and Agency-level Senior Staff on IT project status and significant IT project developments that affect program areas. Keeps appropriate parties apprised of project standings, changes in requirements, changes in resources and impacts on meeting established project timelines, tasks, milestones, deadlines and schedules. Coordinates efforts of personnel to ensure accuracy of inputs to cost estimates, program planning, budget, data/information requests, etc. Collects and analyzes data and information to assess cost, schedule and performance sensitivities to specific goals and to identify programmatic risk areas or deficiencies which may impact the attainment of program goals. Considers proposed changes in mission, operating procedures and delegations of authority; analyzes and evaluates such in relation to current projects/studies. Decides upon IT resources that will provide best means to analyze and utilizes such to determine trends. Supervise a varying number of employees in carrying out the core mission of DeCA. Responsibility will include all aspects of performance management as well as coaching and mentoring for growth and development in support of the mission. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualifications Standard for General Schedule (GS) Positions under the General Coverage for Administrative and Management Positions located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Examples of Specialized experience: Projects and studies which require analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of major administrative programs. Making recommendations for decisions that involve major uncertainties with regard to the most effective approach or methodology to be applied. Judgment and originality in making decisions on whether to recommend compromises of Agency positions. Often the incumbent develops new standards, methods, and techniques. Additionally, the incumbent evaluates the impact of technological change. The work frequently involves integrating the activities of multiple IT specialty areas. Work consists of a variety of duties requiring the application of many different and unrelated processes and methods to a broad range of IT activities or to the in-depth analysis of IT issues standards development, resource management, knowledge management, resource management, and auditing. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical Requirement: Work is primarily sedentary with some walking and standing in conjunction with travel to attend meetings and conferences away from the work site. May carry light items such as papers, books, or small computer components. The work does not require any special physical effort Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Customer Service Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Oral and Written Communication Program Management Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis Supervisory/Managerial Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting with visits to various other offices to support projects. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. PCS Is not Authorized. Must exercise strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as a high degree of initiative and judgment in day-to-day activities. Work of the position requires access to DeCA's business systems and is designated as IT Level II Position involves access to or control over personal, private, sensitive but unclassified, controlled unclassified or proprietary information. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high quality products and services and is committed to continuous improvement. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.