This position is in the Department of the Chief information Technology Officer's Development and Operation Service, Product Development Office, Mission Support System Division. The Product Development Office (PDO) develops, modernizes, manages, oversees, delivers, and supports the judiciary's administrative and mission business systems.
The PDO prepares systems for judicial operations by ensuring they meet business and end-user needs through rigorous testing, security, and training.
The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist serves as Mission Support System Division (MSSD) Chief. The MSSD Chief has a critical role leading information technology development, modernization, and on-going support of mission systems in the judiciary. The incumbent provides strategic and operational leadership to the division's development, delivery, and product management teams.
The incumbent will be responsible for applying common disciplines across all Mission Systems, leveraging AO and Judiciary-wide standards, and best industry practices. The incumbent will work closely with other groups within the Department of the Chief Information Officer and their Business Offices to ensure initiatives are prioritized and executed in accordance with the Judiciary's IT Strategic plan.
Duties Include: Overseeing the end-to-end design, development, deployment, and operation of IT mission systems, including the direct management of project timelines, budgets, and resources allocations. Monitoring project milestones, tracking initiative progress, and verifying that deliverables meet established timelines and quality standards. Aligning cross-functional teams to ensure the effective execution of project and operational release plans.
Identifying and mitigating execution roadblocks, while providing the necessary leadership guidance, support, and resources to the teams driving those initiatives. Anticipating potential risks throughout the product lifecycle and ensuring comprehensive, actionable contingency plans are developed and ready for deployment.
Establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) while analyzing system data to identify and implement targeted process enhancements and optimizations. Developing the division's operating model and establishing structured workflows that facilitate interaction and collaboration between all internal branches.
Collaborating with senior leadership to translate overarching strategic visions into actionable divisional plans that align systems and services with business goals. Formulating and executing strategic divisional objectives, while conducting regular evaluations to assess plan effectiveness and adjusting when necessary. Facilitating communication and coordination between diverse stakeholder groups to guarantee the seamless integration and execution of mission systems.
Delivering engaging, informative presentations to diverse audiences across a variety of settings, while systematically monitoring initiatives to provide transparent updates to key stakeholders.
This position does not require education to qualify.
Christina_Stokes@ao.uscourts.gov · (202) 502-3800
This position is with Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.
The posted pay range is $169292 – $209600/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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