Information Systems Management Specialist

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Information Systems Management Specialist under the Chief, Business Management Branch. Leads IT resource planning and requirements development for long-range initiatives, including joint and multi-service programs supporting Department of War missions worldwide.

Responsibilities

Develop annual and multi-year budget estimates using historical trends, mission requirements, and projected program needs.

Secure program-project funding by preparing and defending budget plans and resource requests to senior leaders and board members.

Monitor fiscal-year plans, obligations, expenditures, and financial activity to maintain resource accountability.

Evaluate proposed technology investments through cost studies and feasibility reviews to identify the most effective solutions.

Assess information technology requirements requests and establish procedures for managing multi-year program budgets.

Brief senior leadership on program-project financial status through reports and presentations that support executive decisions and ensure adherence to approved funding levels.

Resolve complex funding conflicts and resource discrepancies across departments to sustain fully funded, operational projects.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Executing budgetary financial management for an organization's major programs or departments to ensure proper funding allocation and compliance with financial guidelines; (2) Administering resource programs utilizing either appropriated funding or working capital/revolving fund structures to optimize fiscal flexibility and account execution; and (3) Evaluating organizational budget and resource programs through continuous planning, monitoring, and analysis to improve operational effectiveness and cost efficiency.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.