Supervisory IT Program Manager

The position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Service (PDS) Health Services Portfolio. OIT is responsible for the implementation of information technologies that are aligned with the business strategies of the Department of Veterans Administration (VA), from Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) and Corporate offices.

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: Oversees the development of detailed program/project plans, tasks, schedules, and ensures identification of required milestone dates through coordination with IT Project Managers and stakeholders, to ensure proper sequencing of events, work efforts, and resources to accomplish objectives. Keeps all parties informed of project status, changes in requirements, changes in resources, and impacts on meeting established project timelines, tasks, milestones, and objectives. Monitoring and evaluation of major VA IT investments and initiatives, and advise senior management regarding IT project planning, budgeting, acquisition, execution of projects and programs. Lead and oversee budget, staffing, and contracting. Manages and facilitates stakeholder meetings to develop plans. Elicits customer support in the development of acquisitions, scope, and finalizing programs/project schedule while reducing product risk. Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure appropriate interests are represented, functional requirements are included in analyses and designs, implements Government and industry best practices and tools within the assigned program areas, business practices are addressed and/or redesigned, and stakeholder feedback is incorporated. Evaluates the performance of direct subordinates and provides counseling, advice, and instruction concerning both technical and administrative matters. Recommends awards, within-grade increases, promotions, developmental assignments, or adverse actions based on performance. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses including mid-point appraisals. Prepares employee performance appraisals and conducts year-end appraisals. Through subordinate supervisors, assigns and schedules work and projects to team members based on existing workloads, priorities, and selective consideration of work requirements and employee capabilities. Through subordinate supervisors, appraises subordinate workers performance, ensures consistency and equity in rating techniques. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: Cybersecurity Code: 801-Program Manager: Leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates, and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with agency or enterprise priorities. For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: Cyber Career Pathways Tool | NICCS Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Telework: Adhoc telework may be authorized at management discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Program Manager/PD18576A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Demands: The work is sedentary and does not require any special physical effort. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Employee may carry light items such as papers, books, and portable computer requirement. The work often requires long hours to meet project deadlines and to devise corrective action and solutions to unexpected technical and/or management crises resulting in sometimes highly stressful work situations. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The responsibilities of the position require occasional travel and may subject the incumbent to various resultant environmental changes. Designated Drug Testing Position: Not applicable This is not a bargaining unit eligible position.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.