SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT); End User Services (EUS), End User Operations (EUO), Endpoint Engineering (EE). The incumbent functions as the Director of Client Technologies, performing work that has a critical impact on VA's ability to analyze, develop, and implement IT projects and programs; that ultimately affect the plans, goals, and effectiveness of VA Medical Centers nationwide. Supervising over administrative and technical personnel duties.

Duties

• Major Duties: Serves as the Director of Client Technologies, directly supervising 2nd level supervisors overseeing work performed in Operations, Budget and Procurement, and Engineering. Directs the efficient planning and operation of the Client Tech program. Formulates plans and proper courses of action to implement program objectives on a timely and accurate basis and ensures proper coordination with the necessary stakeholders. Develops work plans and manages the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives. Determines which goals to curtail or emphasize. Prepares short and long-range plans with employees and contract personnel manages the program; and sets priorities and deadlines. Reviews and assigns work; finds ways to improve work processes and quality; adjusts work assignments to accommodate and resource allocation decisions. Ensures smooth and efficient functions and operations by ensuring that subordinates collaborate and share information and utilize uniform workflow and assignment tracking mechanisms as well as document and information repositories. Directs and executes hiring/onboarding efforts, and makes decisions with respect to hiring, details, reassignments, program funding and contractual support. Develops Statements of Work (SOW), understanding of contract clauses based on laws; policy, and procedures contained in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and other directives. Plans for and manages multiyear contracts. Serves as technical liaison for contractors ensuring satisfactory performance and timely delivery of services; provides technical direction and clarification and guidance to contract specifications included in the SOW. Serves as the Client Tech subject matter expert in the interpretation, revision and development of new policy, regulatory guidelines, and requirements. Establishes organizational goals and determines resources needed to maintain the mission and functions. Develops long-range plans that involve assessing, delivering, and managing desktop configuration for endpoints requirements VA-wide using automated processes and tools. This includes financing of operations, logistical support, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls. Establishes and overseas the development of new policies, regulations and procedural guidelines as it relates to desktop/endpoint management operations and support. Facilitates the assessment of functional business transformation initiatives against strategic initiatives to enable alignment, integration and performance criteria. Oversees Client Tech products (infrastructure, engineering, operations) by formulating and prioritizing requirements with the business customer; designing, developing and delivery of capabilities; developing standard operating procedures, security documentation and artifacts; and retirement of obsolete functions. Responsible for identifying engineering level customer needs, prioritizing features, guiding the development work through workload tracking methods and developing the program vision and roadmap. ***Additional duties required, within scope of the position description.*** This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles of Cybersecurity Codes: 651- Enterprise Architect, 801-Program Manager, and 752-Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner. For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways Position Description/PD#: SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST/PD204790 Bargaining Unit: No Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required. Travel Required: Up to 25%. Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 800AM to 4:30PM EST. (Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs). Compressed/Flexible: May be available/authorized, at Manager's discretion, determined by the Agency Policy. Telework: (AdHoc) Authorized at Manager's discretion. Virtual/Remote: This is NOT a virtual, NOR a remote position. Physical Demands: This position is sedentary working at a keyboard and monitor. Walking, standing, bending, or occasional lifting of boxes or IT equipment weighing up to 50lbs may be required. *Subject to call back outside of regular tour of duty.* Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical computer operations environment. Rooms are well-lighted, air-conditioned office spaces with moderate noise from common office equipment. Computer equipment on the operations floor involves the use of high voltage electricity.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/07/2026. ***You must meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements AND Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below.*** Minimum Qualification Requirements Basic Requirements Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the five competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. To qualify for this position, you must have information technology-related experience demonstrating all of the four competencies listed below. Ensure that this experience is clearly described in your resume: 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. -AND- Specialized Experience for GS-2210-14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in IT operations, supervision, and management of IT delivery systems and equipment; administering IT operational activities that support all organizations within the geographic area: utilizing strategic planning, budgeting, performance management and implementation of new, and maintenance of, existing operational hardware and software required for IT Support of all end users in the area; identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to the goals of the systems; applying service management concepts for networks and related standards. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation. Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and -whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 09/07/2026. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Assessment Update Policy: Please be advised that once your application is submitted, the assessment responses cannot be revised or updated. The numerical rating (score) from your initial submission will be final and used for all rating purposes. You may, however, update your eligibility information and submit additional supporting documents (e.g., SF-50s) for this vacancy after your initial submission but before the closing date of the announcement. To view the announcement status or your application status: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/.Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire