About this role

COMPETENCIES: The following competencies 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.

Decision Making- Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management- Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

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.

Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Applicants must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency levels for the general competencies listed above AND specialized experience for the grade level(s) for which they are applying.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: Applicants must have at least one full year of IT related specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL 4 of the specialized experience requirements listed below: (1) leading enterprise IT modernization initiatives involving cloud technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise architecture, cybersecurity integration, or data modernization efforts; and (2) managing IT programs or projects involving strategic planning, risk management, acquisition oversight, and lifecycle management of enterprise technology solutions; and (3) providing leadership to cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders while overseeing project execution, resource allocation, and organizational change initiatives; and (4) providing executive-level oversight and guidance for organizational technology programs.

NOTE: Your application will be considered ineligible and removed from further consideration, if your resume fails to demonstrate ALL 4 specialized experience requirements listed above. COVER LETTER GS-14- In addition to the resume, all applicants must provide a cover letter describing your proficiency in the following 7 competencies identified below: AI Architecture and Implementation: Knowledge of delivering AI-ready solutions, including secure data access, model deployment and monitoring, policy and governance, and change management.

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.

Information Technology Architecture: Knowledge of architectural methodologies used in the design and development of information systems, including a systems architecture, internal operations and integration with other systems. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

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.

NOTE: Your application will be considered ineligible and removed from further consideration for this position, if you do not provide a Cover Letter that demonstrates your proficiency in ALL 7 of the competencies listed above. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade/band requirements: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 grade level.

(Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. (No award SF-50 will be accepted). Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Volunteer work experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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