Human Resources IT Portfolio Manager, S1A

Summary

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Duties

• The United States Space Force (USSF) at Pentagon, Arlington VA is searching for a E Human Resources IT Portfolio Manager to support S1A (NH-2210-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: Are you a visionary IT leader ready to shape the digital foundation of the U.S. Space Force? We are seeking a senior Human Resources Information Technology Portfolio Manager to serve as the strategic bridge between business needs and IT solutions within our Personnel Analysis and Systems Directorate (S1A). In this high-impact role, you will manage the Space Force HR Management IT portfolio, aligning enterprise-level capabilities with business transformation goals. You will act as the primary point of contact for policy owners and program managers, tracking implementation progress and overseeing IT investments undergoing development. Ideal Candidate: A highly strategic and analytical IT professional with authoritative expertise in portfolio management and enterprise architecture. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader capable of aligning complex IT system plans with broad business transformation goals. They must possess excellent communication and consensus-building skills to navigate matrixed environments and coordinate with system program managers, compliance SMEs, and senior DAF/Space Force leadership. This individual is a decisive problem-solver who can translate technical compliance and investment regulations into actionable, efficient governance processes. Extensive experience in Defense Business System portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and the implementation lifecycle of custom software and COTS systems. Proven background in conducting business case analysis (BCA) and evaluating project proposals against financial and non-financial factors. Comprehensive knowledge of federal IT capital planning, investment controls, and laws/regulations (such as the Clinger-Cohen Act, Privacy Act, PRA, and FISMA). Familiarity with the DoW, DAF, and Space Force organizational structure is highly desired. Must be able to obtain Information Assurance (IA) Management Level II certification within six months of assignment. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of application of laws, policies, regulations, and practices related to IT capital planning and investment controls for business systems. 2. Knowledge and experience with strategic planning methods, concepts, strategy alignment and performance management as they relate to IT service delivery. 3. Knowledge and experience in information technology portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and implementation lifecycle of custom software systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. 4. Knowledge and experience with conducting business case analysis and evaluating project proposals against financial and non-financial factors 5. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoW, DAF, Space Force, SF/S1 and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the planning and requirements process and information management capabilities. 6. Abilility to plan, organize, and direct the functions of matrix staff in critical aspects of development, production, and system investment decision-making and to coordinate various aspects of planning and requirements such as enterprise architecture, IT portfolio management, financial management, and contracting. 7. Knowledge of Federal regulations which apply to information technology and information services management such as the Clinger-Cohen Act; the Privacy Act; the Paperwork Reduction Act; the Federal Information Security Management Act; and Section 2222 of Title 10, United States Code.

Qualifications

The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

Evaluations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

How to apply

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What to expect next

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Required documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

Other information

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