About this role
Job SummaryWe need your expertise! The Patent Product Delivery Branch (PPDB), within OCIO's Business Product Delivery Office (BPDO), implements technical business solutions supporting Patents, Trademarks, and other business units. This is a term appointment NTE 2 years. It may be extended without further competition, in agency-determined increments, up to the maximum permitted under 5 CFR.316.301. Positions covered by 5 CFR 316.301(c) may be extended up to 10 years from the initial appointment.
QualificationsYou must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience serving as a technical lead on an agile DevSecOps team, using multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Angular, SQL, AWS Lambda, JSON, or equivalent, to develop, modernize, and deliver secure public-facing or enterprise IT products based on business needs, including oversight of cybersecurity compliance and secure product delivery. Experience as a technical lead or program manager overseeing AI and Machine Learning implementations, or data dissemination modernization, or process automation, to improve operational efficiency and mission outcomes. Basic Requirement Competencies: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Information Management Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Technical Competence 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.
Major DutiesThe physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. We need your expertise if... You are eager to serve as senior technical expert and technical lead for complex IT software products, including public-facing and enterprise systems, with responsibility for modernization, architecture, and alignment with mission needs. You are excited to lead DevSecOps implementation and oversight to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient product development, deployment, monitoring, and sustainment. You desire to direct cybersecurity compliance and authorization activities, including support for the Information System Security Assessment and Authorization program. You are committed to providing technical leadership for data strategy, data dissemination, process automation, and AI/ML adoption to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.