IT Program Manager (Direct Hire)

Summary As the Risk Management Lead with the OCIO, Enterprise Program/Project Management Office you will be responsible for ensuring the OCIO utilizes risk-based decision making focused on secure mission enablement for the prioritization of IT investments and resource allocation. You will assist all OCIO organizations with risk identification, documentation, mitigation planning, reporting, and escalation while also representing the OCIO in non-OCIO risk management forums. Responsibilities Lead a robust risk management function to secure mission enablement, support the Mission Support Directorate Risk Management process and ensure the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) leadership utilizes risk-based decision making. Develop, maintain, and implement the Information Technology (IT) Risk Management policy, plan, process, templates, and training using risk management best practices in alignment with NASA Risk Management policy. Chair the OCIO Risk Management Working Group and support IT governance boards, other working groups, and leadership meetings to ensure risk management best practices are considered and policy/processes are understood and followed. Consult and assist with gathering required data and presenting risk data in support of monthly/quarterly/annual reviews, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution (PPBE) submissions, OCIO investment/divestment decisions and prioritization efforts. Represent the OCIO on the Mission Support Directorate (MSD) Risk Management Working Group, the Enterprise Risk Management Working Group, and the Agency Risk Management Working Group. Establish, maintain, assess, and report risk management metrics and utilize Continual Service Improvement (CSI) to further mature the OCIO's risk management processes, experience, and participation across the organization. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Utilizing and applying risk management policies and procedures to IT decision making, planning, and implementation; Developing and presenting clear and concise senior-level briefings, white papers, and other communications; Leading a team including developing plans and schedules, communicating with stakeholders, providing guidance and mentoring, and delegating assignments. AND IF you are qualifying based on experience, you MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Education Additional Information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. - Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position - Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA.