It Program Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is part of the Department of War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing Section 508 policies, guidebooks, and best practices for the agency.
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As a IT Program Manager at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages the Section 508 Compliance program, which includes a multi-year IT initiative carried out through related IT projects.
• Interprets and applies Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations, and standards across a broad range of organizational activities and business operations, including the procurement, development, maintenance, and use of technology.
• Validates conformance claims through expert evaluations and functional testing; and evaluates and responds to informal and formal compliance complaints.
• Identifies, codifies, and implements appropriate IT testing methodologies and processes.
• Serves as the Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility Officer for the Agency, which is composed of components delivering a full spectrum of audio-visual information including American Forces Network (AFN) television and radio programs, the DoW Public Web program, the Defense Visual Information Distribution System (DVIDS), a wide range of audio and video production technologies, and the Defense Information School (DINFOS).
• Serves as the principal agency authority on Section 508 compliance matters and identifies and offers potential resolution for potential legal compliance risk for WMA.
• Responsible for overseeing the Section 508 Compliance team of matrixed personnel to ensure their proficiency and ability to assist in managing complex agency-wide initiatives.
• The incumbent demonstrates expertise in the development of organizational responses to real world needs of employees and members of the public who have disabilities.
• Engages the disability community and advocacy groups to understand their needs and receive feedback on program activities and priorities.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Failure to obtain or retain a Secret security clearance may result in termination of employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic testing thereafter.

Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Developing, interpreting, and applying Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations, policies, and standards across a broad range of organizational activities and business operations.
• Overseeing technical standards, testing curricula initiatives, project selection, prioritization, design, evaluation and monitoring, cost schedule management, risk management, quality management and resource allocations.
• Conducting proactive risk management by maintaining performance information and risk matrices; identifying critical compliance bottlenecks; and establishing mitigation strategies.

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; religious; 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.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies listed below:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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Other Notes:
As the Agency Section 508 Coordinator with overall responsibility for executive oversight of the Agency's Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility Program. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Director, WMA for all Section 508 compliance and accessibility related matters.
Primary Defense Cyber Workforce (DCWF)
This position has been identified as covered by DoW 8140.03-M, Defense Cybersecurity
Workforce Framework (DCWF) Program.
Roles Service Designer User Experience (UX) (626) at the Intermediate Level, and Program
Manager (801) at the Basic Proficiency Level Requirements:
WRC 626 - Service Designer User Experience (UX) - (I)
Foundational Educational Requirement: M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems,
Software Engineering, or related STEM field; Security+; Cyber 101 (CY101)
Residential Educational Requirement: DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification; CompTIA
A+
WRC 801 Program Manager - (B)
Foundational Educational Requirement: M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems,
or Cybersecurity; Security+; CISM; Cyber 101; WARU DCWF WRC 801 Program Manager -
Basic Level Playlist
Residential Educational Requirement CompTIA A+; OTJ training
Level. IT Privilege - Y
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d
NOTE: All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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