IT Project ManagerScrum Master
Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Railroad Retirement Boards Bureau of Information Services; Policy & Compliance; Project Management Office. The incumbent will be responsible for implementation of information technology projects using waterfall hybrid or agile methodologies for the Railroad Retirement Board.
This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board.
As an IT Project Manager/Scrum Master you will:
- Lead multifaceted Information Technology (IT) software and infrastructure projects using waterfall hybrid or agile delivery methods for the Railroad Retirement Board.
- Work across functional and organizational lines and deal with the full range of issues and concerns associated with IT systems within the agency.
- Manage project resources including overseeing contractors and mentoring IT and business teams.
- Develop and implement plans providing cost-benefit analysis designing and conducting analytical studies managing resources and defining objectives and risks.
- Develop information systems testing strategies identifying standards for infrastructure configuration and developing information security plans and procedures.
- Serve as an Agile scrum master for application development projects by developing and executing user/epic stories roadmap product backlog sprints Kanban tracking retrospectives etc.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- 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
- Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment.
- Within 1 year of appointment as Project Manager must acquire and maintain certification as a Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR) Level 1 or higher. (Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR) )
- Within 2 years of appointment as Project Manager must acquire and maintain certification as a Certified Program and/or Project Manager from the Federal Acquisition Institute as a Mid-Level P/PM IT. (Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) )
- Incumbent may be required to work outside of normal duty hours such as nights weekends and holidays due to operational needs.
Selective Placement Factor:
This position includes a job-related knowledge skill and/or ability that is required for satisfactory performance for the position. Selective placement factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represents minimum requirements for a position. Application materials must demonstrate the selective placement factor. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.
The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. (Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification PMI)
In addition to meeting the selective placement factor above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
For Grade GS-14:
Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required.
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
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One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities/competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
- Leading complex software and infrastructure IT projects using waterfall hybrid and Agile methodology.
- Developing IT project plans that incorporate risk controls testing/training needs acceptance criteria change management and IT governance.
- Executing IT project work by monitoring technical progress updating activities in tracking tools resolving system-related impediments and ensuring all required IT deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Planning and leading scrum ceremonies such as standups meetings backlog grooming sprint planning sprint review (demonstrations) release planning and sprint retrospectives.
- Leading project teams and contractors by coaching establishing goals monitoring performance and providing constructive feedback.
- Managing stakeholder expectations by gathering input resolving issues and communicating project status to ensure transparency.
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.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
*There is no education substitution for this position.*
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act; the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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