This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Service (PDS). OIT is responsible for implementation of information technologies that are aligned with business strategies of the VA, from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) and Corporate offices.
To qualify for this position, all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 08/14/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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. 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 provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Applicants must meet all requirements when a request is received to fill a vacancy. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Basic Requirements Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the five competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches. Project Management: Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance. Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. 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. AND Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Extensive experience with developing software using MUMPS and/or Delphi programming language(s), VistA Kernel knowledge, and VistA governance/admin knowledge for the purpose of planning, procuring, designing, modifying, integrating, testing, and deploying IT systems. Requires comprehensive CPRS knowledge. VistA Infrastructure knowledge with technical experience developing, creating, maintaining, and writing/coding for VistA based applications. Demonstrated experience in Programmer/Software Architect/Software Developer duties connected with the initiation, management, coordination, development, systems integration, and execution of critical software application development activities. 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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.
OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans. OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology. Major Duties: Develop and maintain strategic plans Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts Lead and oversee budget, staffing, and contracting Coordinate project efforts between Teams within [Benefits and Memorials Portfolio], with other Product [Line] Development and Operations Teams, including Hines ITC, Austin ITC, St. Petersburg Support and Development staffs, Quantico Virginia Development Staff, and with VA Central Office (VACO) analysts and users. Conduct import/export reviews for acquiring systems and software. Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals. Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals. Serves as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully. Perform needs analysis to determine opportunities for new and improved business process solutions. Provide recommendations for possible improvements and upgrades. Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the development of a new application or modification of an existing application. Coordinate and manage the overall service provided to a Business Owner end-to-end. Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support. Position Description/PD#: IT Project Manager/PD19498A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs. Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical computer operations environment. Rooms are well-lighted, air-conditioned office spaces with moderate noise from common office equipment. Computer equipment on the operations floor involves the use of high voltage electricity. Designated Drug Testing Position: Not Applicable