THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) TITLE 5 PERMANENT, Position Description Number T0024P01 and is part of the NH ARNG DCSIM, National Guard. This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide management oversight and guidance on information technology projects. Serves as primary point of contact for all project teams regarding on-going technical projects. Assists in IM/IT portfolio project management, integration, coordination and planning. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the projects and intermediate products in support of the mission.
Negotiates and integrates across all functional components (i.e., planning, design, implementation, contracting, etc.), customer needs, regulatory requirements and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned IM/IT projects. Within this portfolio, integrates IM/IT project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria.
Supports programming decisions affecting assigned projects. Oversee projects and requirements supporting strategic and technical planning operations as well as management support provided by state National Guard IT department. Plan work to be accomplished by the ad hoc project teams, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
Assign work to team members based on positional responsibilities, priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Develop performance standards for subordinates as related to each project, evaluating the work performance and accomplishments of those objectives. Ensure appropriate product-related training and documentation is developed. Analyzes information systems requirements or environment.
Integrates the planning, design, implementation, etc., for multiple IM/IT projects of considerable scope and complexity as measured by their program authorizations, diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and various customers.
IM/IT Projects managed are complicated by multiple local stakeholders; major integration issues; conflicting interests of multiple Federal government agencies; a variety of statutes and regulations; a high incidence requirement for IM/IT special equipment, materials, design features, unique projects with special acquisition strategies, and close agency scrutiny because of size, importance, and economic implications and top-level approvals required.
Develops or implements information systems security plans and procedures. Monitors and reports on IM/IT portfolio and project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments, full integration, and through to initial operations. Recommends courses of action and allocation of funds, consistent with progress attained, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained.
Reviews and analyzes IM/IT project proposals, schedules and cost reports to ensure integration and correct delivery of scope within authorized and appropriate cost and schedule. Reviews IM/IT project progress, measuring performance and recommending necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon scope, schedule, and cost. Based on performance trends, assesses portfolio risk, forecasts schedule, budget, or quality problems, and ensures proper resolution of issues raised.
Reconciles sponsor/customer concerns, assuring that all participating parties are informed of project progress, issues and impacts. Reviews and recommends, within authorities provided, project cost and schedule changes. Provides status reports on projects assigned (progress, issues and trends) to state National Guard IT stakeholders, internal customers, and external customers.
Conducts In-Process Reviews to facilitate the sharing of information and collaboration as required ensuring projects continue on track. Assures early identification of customer problems or issues and facilitates the resolution of identified problems or issues in the most appropriate manner.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
jason.t.burpee.mil@army.mil · 603-227-1483
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $101375 – $131790/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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